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).
It Wasn’t Just Flawed Forecasts, Dishonesty Has Also Hurt Economists
Explore the flawed forecasts and dishonesty that played a role in fostering the upward redistribution of income over the last four decades.
Trump Tariffs Mean Taxes at Temu
Learn more about proposed tariffs and how it can impact shopping sites like Temu.
Biden’s Economic Legacy
Revising NYT History on Democrats Losing the Working Class
What the NY Times misses in its examination of how Democrats lost the support of working-class voters.
Stock Market and Budget Projections: Do the Numbers Add Up?
Uncover the stock market projections for 2025. Explore the forecast for the S&P 500. Do the numbers add up?
Best Bet for 2025: Stronger Trade Ties Between Europe and China
Discover the future of trade ties between China and Europe in 2025. Find out why improving relations is inevitable.
The New York Times Doesn’t Know About the Affordable Care Act
Explore the New York Times’ take on the difficulties restaurant workers face in accessing health care insurance, without mentioning the Affordable Care Act.
Senator Chris Coons and the Cult of Patent Monopolies
Learn about the controversy surrounding Senator Chris Coons’ statement on patents. Find out what the Constitution actually says about inventors’ rights.
A Quick Note on Trade and Inequality
Oren Cass touts Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs in the NY Times. Here’s what he gets wrong about “free trade,” and what we need to get right to understand our future.
Trump Wants to Make Us Pay More for Oil and Gas
With his latest tariff threat, Donald Trump is pushing a policy that will raise prices for US consumers regardless of what Europe decides to do.
