Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Beat the Press is Dean Baker’s commentary on economic reporting. He is a Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).
Beat the Press is Dean Baker’s commentary on economic reporting. He is a Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).
Understanding Trump’s trade policy: its implications for industries, jobs, and international relations.
Discover the power of a full employment economy in providing benefits to workers and marginalized groups. Learn how Biden’s economic performance showcases the positive outcomes of running an economy with low unemployment rates.
Donald Trump wants NATO countries to dramatically increase military spending. Does the math make any sense at all?
Why Doesn’t the Media Try to Inform Their Audience? Progressives have their backs against the wall. Is there a way forward?
Explore the flawed forecasts and dishonesty that played a role in fostering the upward redistribution of income over the last four decades.
Learn more about proposed tariffs and how it can impact shopping sites like Temu.
What the NY Times misses in its examination of how Democrats lost the support of working-class voters.
Uncover the stock market projections for 2025. Explore the forecast for the S&P 500. Do the numbers add up?
Discover the future of trade ties between China and Europe in 2025. Find out why improving relations is inevitable.