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How False Beliefs About Meritocracy and Post-Racism Have Contributed To Unjust Socio-Economic Policies

Posted September 24, 202300:27:56

Jeffrey Fuhrer joins EconoFact Chats to discuss his new book, 'The Myth That Made Us: How False Beliefs about Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy...

Getting to 2%: Lessons from Disinflation Experiences

Posted September 17, 202300:28:44

The Federal Reserve has seen much success in its fight against inflation. The headline rate over the 12 months ending in August 2023 was 3.7%; much...

How Can Trade Contribute to Sustainability?

Posted September 10, 202300:24:58

How can international trade policy be aligned with global commitments to reduce inequality, transition to a clean energy future, and promote sustainable...

The Top 1 Percent’s Admissions to Highly Selective Colleges

Posted July 30, 202300:22:28

Do admissions committees of the most selective colleges consider family income along with applicants’ academic accomplishments, athletic achievements,...

The Social Bias of Technological Change

Posted July 23, 2023

Economists tend to think of technological change as a good thing. But, as Daron Acemoglu, and Simon Johnson highlight in their new book 'Power and...