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The War in Iran, Oil, and the Global Economy

Posted March 15, 2026 • 00:23:41

The price of oil has risen by over 40% since the start of the war with Iran, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz -- which sees roughly 20 million...

The US Economy at a Time of Disruptions: War, Oil, Tariffs, and the Fed

Posted March 8, 2026 • 00:35:13

Much has changed since the EconoFact Chats panel of journalists last met in late 2025; the bombing of Iran and its effects on oil prices and shipping...

Crime and Punishment (and Rehabilitation)

Posted March 1, 2026 • 00:27:20

The United States has about 2 million people behind bars at any given time -- an incarceration rate more than twice that of any other economically advanced...

The Uneven Economy

Posted February 22, 2026 • 00:37:00

This week, EconoFact Chats features an abridged version of an Ask Me Anything Webinar held on January 16th, 2026, featuring Heather Long of the Navy...

The Economic Policies of the Second Trump Administration

Posted February 14, 2026 • 00:24:39

Economic policy in the second Trump administration continues to undergo significant change. Many of these changes have been enacted through executive...