Trump’s cruel and disastrous policies—slashing food stamps and hiking inflationary tariffs—put millions of Americans at risk.
Economy
Reporting and analysis on the American economy and economic policy: how markets, monopolies, and public policy shape jobs, wages, and opportunity. Includes our long-running coverage of antitrust and corporate power in The Monopolized Economy.
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Measuring the Vibecession
Why top-line federal statistics miss the economic pain average Americans feel.
Posted inEconomy
Trump’s H-1B Visa Plan Will Backfire
There are better ways to smooth this pathway for America to attract talented workers from around the world.
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The College Degree Is Not Losing Value
Yes, AI is disrupting entry-level work. But don’t mistake short-term chaos for collapse. The college wage premium still holds.
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Has the Apprenticeship Moment Finally Arrived?
Apprenticeships present a rare bipartisan opportunity to help young Americans succeed—if Trump can follow through.
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No, Native-Born Employment Has Not Soared
A viral chart showing an increase in employment among native-born Americans is a multiple-count data felony.
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Why AI Could Be a Boon for Workers
AI is redefining “expertise,” which could mean new opportunities for those without traditional credentials.
Posted inPolitics
The Republicans’ Reliability Ruse
The Trump administration is kneecapping wind and solar generation under the false narrative that they jeopardize reliability—nothing could be further from the truth.
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Can America Build Ships Again?
The U.S. builds less than 1 percent of the world’s ships and relies on foreign vessels for military supplies. A new book about the last time we dominated shipbuilding suggests Trump’s approach of tariffs and port fees won’t cut it.
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To Create Abundant Housing, Ignore the YIMBY Playbook
Washington DC, America’s bluest city, is building more homes per capita than Houston—not with bottom-up zoning reform but with top-down government action.
