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Prescriptions for Mamdani: Use the Market, Don’t Fight It
What should Zohran Mamdani do as the next mayor of New York? A look back at some recommendations from his June, after he won the Democratic primary.
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Will SCOTUS Nix the Trump Tariffs and Save the Republicans in 2026?
The Supreme Court just might put an end to Trump’s erratic tariff policies, it could provide a boost for the US economy.
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New York Times Pushes Blatant Lies About Neoliberalism
The notion that economic policy over the last half century was about ‘leaving things to the market’ is a sick lie that obscures the real drivers of inequality.
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Senate Tariff Votes are Step in The Right Direction
The Senate votes to challenge Trump’s tariff moves are a hopeful sign that some in Congress are reasserting their constitutional authority.
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The Economics of Trade and Trump’s Little Water Pistol
Donald Trump’s chaotic trade policy, driven by economic misunderstandings and random tariffs, harms American consumers while overestimating US leverage abroad.
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September 2025 CPI Preview: What to Expect
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The Trump Boom: A Legend in His Own Mind
Trump’s claims of a manufacturing boom don’t match the data, with output barely rising and major industries showing little sign of growth.
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The Running Out of People Story: The Silliest Theme Pushed by Intellectual Types
Despite alarmist headlines, China’s aging population won’t doom its economy—rising productivity and shifting labor trends can more than offset demographic changes.
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Japan and Korea Should Hand Money to their Exporters Rather than Donald Trump
Trump’s touted trade deals with Japan and Korea collapse under basic math, exposing the absurdity of his tariff strategy.
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August 2025 Price Preview: What to Expect in the CPI Report
The impact of tariffs and deportations should be clearly visible in the August CPI, giving the Fed a tough choice to combat rising inflation or labor market weakness.
