Tag: Economics
Skateboarding Economist Advocates for More Skateparks and Less Capitalism
The Skateboarding Economist Advocates for More Skateparks and Less CapitalismIn a groundbreaking presentation at this year's annual meeting of American economists, Thomas Kemp, a skateboarder and economist from The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, challenged...
Men’s Labor Force Participation Trends: Insights from The Indicator by Planet Money
Men's Labor Force Participation Trends: A Closer Look at the Job Market in 2024In the latest Jobs Friday report for the new year, there's a glimmer of hope shining through the economic landscape. The...
The Impact of AI on Economic Inequality: Insights from Top American Economists
The Impact of AI on Economic Inequality: A Deep DiveThis past weekend, the annual meeting of the American Economic Association in San Francisco was abuzz with discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Top American economists,...
Trump’s Trade Policy: Understanding Maganomics and Its Impact on America
Understanding Maganomics: Trump's Trade Policy Impact on AmericaIn recent years, President Donald Trump's trade policy, often referred to as Maganomics, has been a topic of heated debate and discussion across America. The impact of...
Uncovering the Potato-Shaped Loophole in Free Trade: Insights from Planet Money
The potato-shaped loophole in free tradeEver since free trade opened up between the US and Mexico in the 1990s, trillions of dollars of goods have been going back and forth between the two countries,...
UK Economy Expected to Face Tax Rises Despite Growth Recovery
UK Economy Expected to Face Tax Rises Despite Growth RecoveryDespite signs of economic recovery in the UK, experts predict that tax rises are on the horizon to address the growing deficit. The COVID-19 pandemic...
The Impact of ‘Maganomics’ on Economic Growth: Insights from Economists
The Impact of 'Maganomics' on Economic Growth: Insights from EconomistsThe economic policies put forth by the Maganomics administration have sparked heated debates among economists and policymakers alike. With the promise of boosting economic growth...