Greg Rosalsky
Stories
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Politics
Why America Has Been So Stingy In Fighting Child Poverty
The US has a long tradition of favoring old people over kids. A new paper investigates why.
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Politics
China promised Trump a better deal for America; it didn't actually deliver
In 2020, President Trump signed a deal with the Chinese government to improve trade relations. China, for the most part, has not followed through.
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Politics
Price Controls, Black Markets, And Skimpflation: The WWII Battle Against Inflation
To control inflation during WWII, the U.S. government resorted to wide-ranging price controls. Their unintended consequences might explain why today's policymakers are reluctant to try it again.
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National
The Great Resignation? More like The Great Renegotiation
"The Great Resignation" looks mostly like workers negotiating for a better deal.
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Politics
The Movement To Stick Inflation Blame On Biden
It's a bad time to be a world leader. COVID did that.
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Environment
As carbon removal gains traction, economists imagine a new market to save the planet
Carbon removal went mainstream in 2021. But the technology is still light years away from making a real difference combating climate change. A group of economists wants to help change that.
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Politics
Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?
The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.
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Politics
How American leaders failed to help workers survive the 'China Shock'
Trade with China devastated American communities. A research project offers lessons on how to avoid repeating the same tragedy.
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Technology
Meet Skimpflation: A Reason Inflation Is Worse Than The Government Says It Is
The economy is malfunctioning. We're spending more and getting less. The problem is bigger than just standard inflation.
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Politics
Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs?
Americans are exiting their employers' doors and Zoom meetings in droves. In fact, 2.9% of the entire workforce quit their jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.