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).
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.
Fixing the Media and Campaign Spending by the Rich
Explore the issue of media spending by the rich and its impact on democracy. Discover potential strategies for addressing this problem.
Government-Granted Patent Monopolies Lead to Corruption #47,284
Uncover the corruption behind government granted patent monopolies in the pharmaceutical industry and their impact on opioid addiction.
Bitcoin Won’t Put Food on the Table
The truth about Bitcoin: Uncover the reality behind Bitcoin’s inability to address supply constraints and its impact on the economy.
Health Insurance Killing: Economics Does Have Something to Say
Understand the dynamics behind the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare. Learn about the interplay between healthcare claims, profit motives, and access to healthcare services.
Corporate Income Tax Collections Rise When They Are Not Voluntary
From Trump’s corporate tax cuts to Biden’s efforts to reverse them, explore the evolving landscape of corporate taxes and their impact on the economy.
Four Big Flaws in Trump’s Threat to China Over the Dollar
Learn about the strange tariffs threat made by Donald Trump on Truth Social and its potential impact on international trade.
Contrary to What the Washington Post Tells Readers, China is Doing a Huge Amount to Combat Global Warming
Uncover the truth about China’s contribution to global emissions and its progress in addressing climate change.
Capitalism and Democracy: The Market is Far More Flexible than Christopher Caldwell Imagines
Explore the relationship between capitalism and democracy. Discover how the postwar settlement led to shared prosperity and thriving democratic institutions.
RFK Jr., Physicians’ Pay Schedules, and the Elites’ Big Lie
Learn about RFK Jr.’s bold agenda to combat corruption in the pharmaceutical industry.
