Weak Links in the Chain Migration Argument | Econofact

Family-based immigrant visas to the U.S. are limited to close relatives. Many categories have numerical limits and are subject to caps by country of origin.

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The Wealth Tax Debate | Econofact

Increasing inequality and the need to raise tax revenues to fund social programs have fueled new proposals to tax wealth at the federal and state levels.

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Managing AI Risks | Econofact Chats

A discussion with Josephine Wolff on the limits of managing AI risks through liability and insurance.

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The Jones Act and the Cost of Shipping Between U.S. Ports (UPDATED) | Econofact

The Jones Act has been temporarily waived amid the spike in oil prices. The effects of the Act in times of crisis highlight a more general consequence of protectionist policies: they benefit a few pro...

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War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy

Risks for the US economy grow as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

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Iran war punctures Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ promise on US gas prices, experts say

Fossil fuel supply is more vulnerable to global shocks than renewable power sources and efforts to boost efficiencies

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Iran war, oil price surge worsen K-shaped economy, say economists

Rising oil prices and the fallout of the Iran war are worsening the economic divide, experts say.

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War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy

Risks for the US economy grow as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

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War in the Middle East | The Fletcher School at Tufts University

Members of the media can start here to connect with faculty experts.

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How Does the U.S. Tax System Stack Up? | Econofact

Voters generally view US taxes as being too high, unfair, and overly complex. How does the U.S. tax system look when compared to other OECD countries?

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Trade, Tariffs, the Dollar and the World Economy | Econofact Chats

This week, EconoFact Chats features an abridged version of an EconoFact AMA webinar featuring Maurice Obstfeld, former Chief Economist at the IMF.

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The Rising Burden of Elder Care in the United States | Econofact

The U.S. spent about 1.1% of GDP on long-term care for those 65 and over in 2023. The cost rises if you take into account the contribution of informal care.

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The Economic Policies of the Second Trump Administration | Econofact Chats

Simon Johnson discusses how policies of the 2nd Trump administration have impacted economic growth thus far, and what it might mean for US leadership over the long-term.

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What Determines Countries’ Olympic Success? | Econofact

Country-level factors can help predict which countries are likely to win the most medals and which countries' women athletes are more likely to succeed.

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The Economic Costs of Brexit on the UK | Econofact

Brexit has had a substantial economic impact on the United Kingdom, with adverse effects on investment, productivity, employment, and growth.

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Is There an Affordability Crisis? | Econofact Chats

Jason Furman notes that affordability isn't necessarily worse now than a year or two, or even decades ago. But there are real concerns too.

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Lessons from a Decade into Brexit | Econofact Chats

Nick Bloom on the consequences of Brexit, and what it can tell us about nations seeking to disengage from the global economy today.

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China’s Export Dominance: A Sign of Both Economic Strength and Weakness | Econofact

Chinese dependence on manufacturing as an engine of growth has increased, as resistance to Chinese imports is growing abroad and domestic demand remains low.

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The Risks of Politicizing the Federal Reserve | Econofact Chats

Ken Kuttner on how and why central banks are set up to be insulated from political pressure, and the economic consequences of a failure of central bank independence.

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Weekend Reading - Economic Consequences of Trump’s Tariffs

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Can We Put a Stop to the Recurrent Threat of Government Shutdowns? (Updated) | Econofact

Shutdowns can cost the government more than regular operations and can hurt the economy. There have been over 20 shutdowns in the past 50 years.

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Why Has the Price of Gold Risen So Sharply? | Econofact

Gold has a long history of being held as a financial asset by private investors and central banks, which can be the source of large shifts in its price.

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The Erosion of Central Bank Independence | Econofact

Legal independence for central banks has increased around the world. But it is not a one-way road. What conditions lead to an erosion of autonomy?

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The 10-Year Treasury Rate: Why Is It Important and What Can Policy Do About It? | Econofact

What is the 10-year Treasury yield? What role does it play in the economy? What determines it? And what (if anything) can the Treasury do to affect it?

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A Changing Economic Geography | Econofact Chats

Adam Posen discusses his Foreign Affairs article 'The New Economic Geography: Who Profits in a Post-American World?'

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Can We Put a Stop to the Recurrent Threat of Government Shutdowns? | Econofact

Shutdowns end up costing the government more than regular operations and can hurt the economy. There have been over 20 shutdowns in the past 50 years.

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US Fed expected to cut rates amid cooling labour market, surging inflation

Weakening labour market and higher inflation has put Fed in a ‘difficult’ position even as economists expect a rate cut.

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Why Has the Price of Gold Risen So Sharply? | Econofact

Gold has a long history of being held as a financial asset by private investors and central banks, which can be the source of large shifts in its price.

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