Understanding the Long-Run Effects of Africa’s Slave Trades
Looking at some of the lasting damage done by the slave trade, such as higher incidence of HIV.
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Free Trade vs Protectionism: Weapon of Mass Distraction
A historical take on the push and pull over “free trade”.
Read more...Understanding the Global Role of the US Economy
Investigating the spillover channels linking the US and the global economy.
Read more...Can Europe Be Saved from Populism?
Two economists offer recommendations on how to defend Europe from an upsurge of populism. Unfortunately, their ideas give cause for pause.
Read more...It’s Time To Put Food Policy Back On The Table
The agri-industrial model of huge-scale, corporate-run operations vs. the agri-cultural model community-based family farming
Read more...The Opioid Epidemic and the Face of Long-Term Unemployment
The role the opioid epidemic plays in long-term unemployment.
Read more...Globalisation and Economic Nationalism
An in-depth data analysis shows a strong correlation between exposure to competition from imports and a rise in right-wing nationalism.
Read more...Grantham: ‘Twas Capitalism That Killed Capitalism
How capitalism became disconnected from social good, leading to hope for a “strong leader” will take on the rich and powerful.
Read more...No, Trump Isn’t Imploding — But the Opposition Is Broad and Intense
A look beyond the headline noise to gauge how Trump is faring with the public
Read more...In California Farm Country, Trump’s Deportation Threat Looms Large
A closer look at America’s dependence on de facto sanctioned but nevertheless illegal farm workers,
Read more...Euroland: Will the Netherlands Be the Next Domino To Fall?
The upcoming elections in the Netherland demonstrate how austerity is stoking anti-elitist, anti-Euro sentiments.
Read more...Germany-IMF Staredown on Greece: The Election Calculus
How upcoming European elections could play into the Greek debt negotiations.
Read more...Brexit Big Lie: UK Could Have Reduced EU Immigration by 82% Under EU Rules
Contrary to Tory and pro-Brexit propaganda, the UK has plenty of power under EU rules to reduce immigration.
Read more...Why the Dakota Access Pipeline Doesn’t Make Economic Sense
The math on the Dakota Access Pipeline doesn’t add up.
Read more...Trade and Political Power: The Past and Possible Ways Forward
The evolution of the post World War II trade framework and potential progressive responses to the downside for workers.
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