Judy Shelton is a Disastrous Choice for the Federal Reserve
Last summer, President Trump announced that he would nominate Judy Shelton, a conservative economist, to serve on the Board of
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Iran and 2020: What Does Peace Mean?
From the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani to increased U.S. sanctions on Iran, tensions between the U.S. and Iran
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Investigation of Tax Evasion Deserves More Attention
Earlier this month, The New York Times published an extensive investigation of the Trump family’s widespread tax evasion schemes entitled
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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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This morning I woke up and started listening to my Rachel Maddow podcast as I do most mornings. This particular
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Blue Apron Is Not the Answer
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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International student enrollments at Swat rise while national numbers fall
An Open Doors Report Survey done by the Institute of International Education showed that the number of new international students
Read moreOn the Pertinence of Public Service Under Trump
[Editor’s Note: This piece was originally published in the Wake Forest Newspaper, “Old Gold and Black” on January 19th.] Last
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Thailand, Trump, and Authoritarianism
Last week, I overheard a conversation about Donald Trump’s refusal to release his tax returns. Two people were arguing if
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Last Week in Markets: Dollar Policy Shift, New Fed Chairman, and Crypto Trading on Robinhood
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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