Trump’s Nominees Will Undermine the Fed
Donald Trump recently announced his intention to fill the two open spots on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors by
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Remembering Alan Krueger, an Economist who Pushed the Boundaries of His Field
On March 16, the field of economics lost one of its intellectual giants: Alan Krueger, former chair of the Council
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Modern Monetary Theory Isn’t a Panacea
Modern monetary theory, which holds that the government can massively increase spending without worrying much about the deficit, has recently
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How to See Through Politicians’ Claims About the State of the Economy
Many Swarthmore students will decide to pursue careers in public service, including some as economists at agencies such as the
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Last Week in Markets: 10-Year Hits 3%
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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Last Week in Markets: Mixed Earnings Results and A Flattening Yield Curve
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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Last Week in Markets: Earnings Season May Not Save the Bull Market
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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Last Week in Markets: Volatility Reaches New Heights
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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Last Week in Markets: First Quarter Ends with a Whimper
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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Last Week in Markets: Trade War Intensifies
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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