Commentary / World Mar 28, 2019
by Robert Samuelson
A new article warns that the economy might be on the edge of a giant "wealth bubble" that will collapse with possibly dire consequences.
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Commentary / World Mar 25, 2019
by Robert Samuelson
Americans now broadly support government programs that would be considered socialism in other countries.
Commentary / World Mar 18, 2019
by James K. Galbraith
Criticism of Modern Monetary Theory makes assumptions that are off the mark.
Commentary / World Mar 11, 2019
Why the U.S. trade deficit is good news
by Robert Samuelson
The U.S. president argues that a rising deficit destroys jobs — but then boasts about low unemployment under his watch.
Commentary / World Feb 19, 2019
'The Affluent Society' revisited
by Robert Samuelson
John Kenneth Galbraith expected more prosperity than was delivered.
Business / Economy Jan 16, 2019
Shutdown bites economy and U.S. Coast Guard as Washington talks stall
The U.S. economy is taking a larger-than-expected hit from the partial government shutdown, White House estimates showed on Tuesday, as contractors and even the Coast Guard go without pay and talks to end the impasse seemed stalled. The shutdown dragged into its 25th day on ...
Business / Economy Dec 25, 2018
Trump says central bank is U.S. economy's 'only problem' as he slams Fed chief
President Donald Trump renewed his verbal assault against the Federal Reserve on Monday, comparing the central bank to a blundering golfer after the stock market tanked yet again. "The only problem our economy has is the Fed," Trump tweeted. "The Fed is like a powerful ...
Commentary / World Dec 10, 2018
More data exposing the U.S. income stagnation myth
by Robert Samuelson
Debate over wage growth must reflect solid realities, not politically convenient sound bites.
Commentary / World Nov 27, 2018
Was the Great Recession worse than the Great Depression?
by Robert Samuelson
Taking a look at more than just the jobless rate, it may have been, according to one economist.
Business / Economy Sep 11, 2018
As midterm polls approach, Trump insists booming U.S. economy is not Obama's
In his fiery speeches and Twitter blitzes, President Donald Trump has forcefully claimed ownership of the American economy's vigorous health while denigrating the legacy of Barack Obama, the president in office during most of the last decade's expansion. Following Friday's blockbuster August jobs report, and ...
Commentary / World Aug 20, 2018
Will inflation kill the U.S. economy?
by Robert Samuelson
The Federal Reserve is in danger of forgetting the important lessons of high inflation.
Commentary / World Aug 7, 2018
The triumph of American downward mobility
by Robert Samuelson
A point has been reached where many in the present and next generations of younger Americans won't live as well as their predecessors.