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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.
Posted inEconomy
Trump’s Perfect Storm that Could Sink the American Economy
It’s not just the president’s trade-destroying tariffs, erratic shifts in policy, and fiscal recklessness. Look at the rule of law—or lack thereof.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Court Ruling Against Google Ad-Tech Monopoly Is a Victory for Journalism
Antitrust advocates rejoice at the second decision against the $1.8 trillion behemoth in less than a year.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Elon Musk Wants to Privatize Amtrak, But the Real Problem Is Freight Monopolies
Why Trump’s DOGE is on the wrong track on passenger rail.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Unscrambling the Price of Eggs
Yes, bird flu is a factor, but so is greedflation.
Posted inMagazine
What Happens to Antitrust Under Trump?
From tariffs to deportations, Trump’s policies are inflationary—but enforcing antitrust laws could help working families.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Our American Oligarchy
Extracting, defending, and sanctifying the wealth of—and rule by—the few.
Posted inMagazine
Make Transportation Fair Again
From cramped seats to captive shippers to stranded cities, re-regulating airlines, rail, and trucking could revive America’s heartland.
Posted inNewsletter
How the Washington Monthly Mentors the Next Generation of Leaders
Lina Khan was a recent college grad when she first wrote for this magazine. Here’s how you can help
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Why Big Business May Wind Up Missing Lina Khan
Why Big Business May Wind Up Missing Lina Khan: Multinationals often opposed Biden’s aggressive stand on antitrust. Trump’s industrial policy by temper tantrum gives corporations what they really hate—instability.
