The Economics of the Minimum Wage: Myths, Facts, and Consequences
IntroductionThe minimum wage is one of the most frequently debated economic policies of the modern era. Advocates argue that it protects low-income
IntroductionThe minimum wage is one of the most frequently debated economic policies of the modern era. Advocates argue that it protects low-income
Before Trump’s re-election in November 2024, progressive commentators often advocated higher US tariffs to achieve three overlapping goals: improve jobs and wages
Trade is an engine for growing wealth, and a world moving toward increased integration has traditionally been viewed as advantageous for all.
Before Trump’s re-election in November 2024, progressive commentators often advocated higher US tariffs to achieve three overlapping goals: improve jobs and wages
Trade is an engine for growing wealth, and a world moving toward increased integration has traditionally been viewed as advantageous for all.
Economists have extensively analyzed Trump’s latest trade war, examining both the Econ 101 effects of tariffs and the more underrated consequences of
Economists have extensively analyzed Trump’s latest trade war, examining both the Econ 101 effects of tariffs and the more underrated consequences of
An initial step that has been bandied about of late has been engineering a dollar retrenchment. Even with a weaker dollar, profound
An initial step that has been bandied about of late has been engineering a dollar retrenchment. Even with a weaker dollar, profound
The professional forecasters were right: inflation remained elevated in February. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI), which is the Federal Reserve’s