Fiscal policy

July 16, 2019
peanut research
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 16, 2019
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Why Tariff Revenue Is Peanuts

A look at tariff revenue through the lens of a peanut farmer can reveal some unexpected facts about its size and who pays it.

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June 17, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and accurate statistics
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 17, 2019
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What a Tax, a Ship, and a Road Can Tell You

Somewhat invisible, time determines whether central bankers and legislators have the accurate statistics that they need for economic policy.

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June 4, 2019
Weekly economic news roundup and 2020 decennial census
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 4, 2019
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What a Supermarket Thinks About the Census

Spending decisions from national, state and local government, and private businesses, will depend on accurate data from the 2020 decennial census.

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March 11, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and oil prices
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 11, 2019
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How Norway Avoided Dutch Disease

Avoided by Norway, Dutch disease is contracted by nations that let a commodity windfall dominate what they produce and spend.

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February 13, 2019
weekly economic roundup and pension income systems
Published by Elaine Schwartz at February 13, 2019
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How Social Security Is in Worse Shape Than We Think

Twice last year– during February and August–we shared six facts about Social Security. Now, disagreeing with the Social Security Trustees 2018 Report, economists at the University […]

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