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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).

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A Quick Note on Trade and Inequality

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.

By Dean Baker

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Bitcoin Won’t Put Food on the Table

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.

By Dean Baker

A person in a dark suit holds up a gold Bitcoin coin between their thumb and index finger against a dark background. The Bitcoin symbol is prominently displayed on the coin.