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).
Donald Trump’s Big Wealth Tax
Discover how Donald Trump’s wealth tax is reshaping the conversation on economic inequality and taxation policies.
Trump’s Tariffs Open the Door to Medicare for All
Could Trump’s looney tune tariffs create an opportunity for Democrats to advance their goal of Medicare for All?
Ignoring Patent Monopolies: Free Trade Retaliation Against Trump
Countries looking to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs should consider one option: No longer respecting US patent and copyright monopolies.
Quick Thoughts on the March Jobs Report
The March jobs report was stronger than expected — but remember, it is based on data from mid-March amid pre-tariff uncertainties influencing the economy.
Dr. Trump’s Crazy Tariff Formula
Trump’s crazy tariff formula will amount to the largest tax increase in the country’s history.
Thomas Friedman on China: One Big Thing Right, an Even Bigger Thing Badly Wrong
Friedman is right that China has surpassed the US in many areas of technological power. But he’s wrong when he claims that China needs the United States to buy its stuff.
Donald Trump Is Confused: Tariffs and Taxes
Trump appears to be confused about what tariffs will do for US manufacturing jobs and overall tax policy.
The Fruits of Trump Tariffs: Closer Ties Between Canada and China
Trump’s tariffs may lead to closer ties between Canada and China.
Patents and the Abundance Agenda
Patent and copyright monopolies redistribute an enormous amount of income upward. We should be talking about them when we talk about an abundance agenda.
Harry Enten Commits the Cardinal Sin: No One Gets Taller When the Short People Leave the Room
I almost always enjoy Harry Enten’s analyses on CNN. He is usually thoughtful and on target. But he took a big swing and a miss in a piece on the “fed up” consumer.
