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Trump’s Tariff Goal Is to Eliminate Trade Deficits. Economists Have Doubts.
Behind President Trump’s decision to hit some of America’s largest trading partners with stiff tariffs is his fixation on the trade deficit that the United […]
Economists take issue with Trump's tariff formula, arguing rate is inflated
The formula at the core of President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement that continues to rattle markets is bewildering economists, who say it is based on […]
Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical
Presidents usually do all they can to avoid recessions, so much so that they avoid even saying the word. But President Trump and his advisers […]
2025 could be a renter’s market — but it won’t last, economists say. Here's how to take advantage
Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images Renters should reap the benefits of a lower-cost rental market while they can. It might not last, experts say. […]
Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
Partway through a panel discussion at a recent economics conference in San Francisco, Jason Furman, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, turned to Kimberly […]
Hochul's polluters pay bill could result in regressive costs for working families: economists
A New York democratic bill aimed at charging oil and gas companies for pollution could result in regressive costs for working families in the state, […]
5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists
Miniseries | E+ | Getty Images Housing is not cheap — whether you’re buying or renting. In October, the median sales price for a single-family […]