How economists kept their doubts about globalization quiet, and ushered in Trump.
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Posted inPolitical Animal
A Repeat of the Southern Strategy, Minus the Dog Whistles
Trump knows that his so-called ‘populist’ proposals won’t appeal to his base of supporters.
Posted inPolitical Animal
An Economic Issue That Could Unite Rural and Urban Voters: Trade
Trump’s base of support in rural areas has been hurt by his decision to pull out of the TPP.
Posted inEconomy
Trump’s Agenda Will Worsen Economic Insecurity for the Most Vulnerable Americans
An economy as wealthy as America’s can afford to implement the policies to create broadly shared prosperity.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump’s Populist Con Job On Trade
He said he would renegotiate deals he didn’t understand, and now he doesn’t know what to do.
Posted inEconomy
Trump’s Trade Policies Could Crush Mike Pence’s Hometown
In export-heavy Columbus, Indiana, anxiety is high about the administration’s trade priorities.
Posted inFeatured, Republic 3.0
America Is Failing Workers Left Behind by the New Economy
Trump thinks tearing up trade deals is the answer. It isn’t.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Issue of Trade Was Demagogued. Now What?
Electoral discussion never covered how to fix our trade issues.
Posted inEconomy
President Obama Is Right on the TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership will advance our values and protect our strategic interests.
