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Directions for Economy Policy in the Current Macroeconomic Environment

Posted October 9, 202200:32:31

The United States economy is currently marked by high inflation, a strong dollar, rising food and energy prices, and historically low unemployment....

Are Semiconductors the New Oil?

Posted October 2, 202200:24:03

Given their critical role in everything from complex weapons guidance systems, to medical devices, video games, and watches, semiconductors today have...

Benjamin Friedman on Religion and the Creation of Economics

Posted September 25, 202200:28:11

Most people don't think of economics as having a religious basis, and may question whether religion affects people’s views of economic issues. But...

Gauging the Effectiveness of the Sanctions Against Russia

Posted September 11, 202200:24:34

Sanctions in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine have had less of an impact than initially hoped by the West, or feared by Russia. But Russia’s...

Kathryn Dominguez on the Strong Dollar, and Why It Matters

Posted July 24, 202200:21:57

The U.S. dollar recently traded at par with the euro for the first time in almost 20 years, and the dollar now buys more British pounds than at any...