Economists' blogs

The Silent Revolution in American EconomicsI don’t think you’re expecting what I’m about to say, because I have never seen anything like this in fifty years in politics.For decades I’ve been sounding an alarm about how our economy has become increasingly rigged for the rich. I’ve watched it get worse under both Republicans and Democrats, but what President Biden has done in his first term gives me hope I haven’t felt in years. It’s a complete sea change.

Five Biggest Border Lies Debunked Republicans are lying about immigrants and the border. Here are five of their biggest doozies. 1. They claim Biden doesn’t want to secure the borderWell, that’s rubbish. Biden has consistently asked for additional funding for border security.Republicans have just as consistently refused.

It’s a major choke point, but some perspective is in order.

Inequality and racial disparities are finally falling.