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Economic Sanctions as a Foreign Policy Tool

Posted May 19, 202400:23:44

The use of economic sanctions has surged in recent decades. But what does the evidence say about their effectiveness in influencing the actions of other...

The U.S. Economy: Successes, Challenges, and Perceptions

Posted May 12, 202400:36:22

U.S. unemployment remains low while inflation has fallen, even though it remains above its 2 percent target. But there remain public concerns about...

The Greek Debt Crisis: Resolution and Lessons

Posted May 5, 202400:26:10

“Grexit,” Greece dropping out of the Eurozone, seemed the most likely outcome of that country’s debt crisis in the early 2010s. There were fears...

Risks to 'Steady but Slow' Global Growth

Posted April 28, 202400:24:08

The spring 2024 edition of the IMF's influential World Economic Outlook (WEO) projects 'steady but slow' growth of the world economy over the next two...

Tax Policy Through the Ages (Re-broadcast)

Posted April 21, 202400:23:20

Michael Klein speaks with Michael Keen and Joel Slemrod about their new book, Rebellion, Rascals and Revenue: Tax Follies and Wisdom Through the Ages, highlighting...