Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
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.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Explore the flawed forecasts and dishonesty that played a role in fostering the upward redistribution of income over the last four decades.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
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.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Explore the issue of media spending by the rich and its impact on democracy. Discover potential strategies for addressing this problem.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Uncover the corruption behind government granted patent monopolies in the pharmaceutical industry and their impact on opioid addiction.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
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.
Article • Data Bytes
Discover the challenges of affordable housing in major cities and why long waits and federal housing laws are obstacles to finding a home.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Explore the relationship between capitalism and democracy. Discover how the postwar settlement led to shared prosperity and thriving democratic institutions.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Unveiling the truth about inequality and technology. Learn how policy decisions, not technology, have driven the rise in inequality.
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Exploring the impact of income volatility: delve into the reasons behind fluctuating incomes and their consequences on households.
Article
Discover the alarming truth about workplace fatalities among Latino workers and the steps needed to improve workplace safety.