Economic Thinkers

July 11, 2019
U.S. migration
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 11, 2019
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How the Location of Creative Talent is Changing

Comparing 2005 to 2017, we would see a spread in the geography of creative talent that could stimulate growth in stagnant U.S. regions.

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July 4, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and economic independence from Alexander Hamilton
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 4, 2019
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Celebrating the Economic Independence That Alexander Hamilton Created

Relevant today, the timeless ideas in Alexander Hamilton's development plan are about a sovereign debt, banking, and economic growth.

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June 3, 2019
car seat
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 3, 2019
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What a Car Seat Says About Trade

When we look closely at U.S. imports from Mexico, we might be surprised when we see where their components were manufactured.

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May 21, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and plastic bag bans
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 21, 2019
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The Unintended Consequences of Plastic Bag Bans

Although plastic bag bans do help the environment, they also create unintended consequences that might make them less desirable.

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May 2, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Trump China tariffs
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 2, 2019
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Throwback Thursday: Remembering When Congress Controlled Tariffs

In addition to its impact on the Great Depression, Smoot-Hawley occupies a special place in tariff history because of its impact on us.

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