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The Impact of 25% Tariffs on Canadian GDP
The Bank of Canada vs Deepseek
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What is the University of Michigan Survey of Consumer Sentiment Telling Us?
Expectations play an important role in economics.
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What I've Been Up To
I am back in New York after an extended trip to California.
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Trade Isn't Money for Nothing
Earlier today, President-elect Donald Trump returned to a familiar grievance: accusing our trading partners of financially ripping us off.
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Two Percent Inflation is a Myth
Early this morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest inflation data, which showed that the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3…
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My Conversation with Harry Shearer
Last week, I received a note from the uber-talented Harry Shearer, who subscribes to The Lens. He was intrigued by my recent post How to Cut $2 Trillion…
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MMT Documentary "Finding the Money" on Tour Across Europe
Also available for streaming worldwide
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