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Fifty years ago the actions of the Federal Reserve mattered. Today, so far as the aggregate measures of the American domestic economy go, they do not.
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Economics can either fuel conflict or pave the way to lasting peace, the choice is ours.
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By Mark Glick, Gabriel Lozada, and Darren Bush
The history of the political relations between Hitler and the NSDAP leadership and the German “coal industrialists” from 1926 to 1933
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Working Paper | Business & Industry, Technology & Innovation
The decisions we make now about the governance of AI will have profound implications for the future of our economy and society.
By Anton Korinek and Jai Vipra
A major factor in the decline of inflation is the simple fact that America鈥檚 workers were, in general, unable to raise their nominal wages in line with the rise in the cost of living
By Thomas Ferguson and Servaas Storm
Working Paper | Finance, Government & Politics, Health
Medicare negotiators need to have a deep understanding - both theoretical and empirical - of the learning processes involved in developing a drug to negotiate a price that is fair.
By 脰ner Tulum and William Lazonick
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YSI projects are collaboratively organized by members of the community to explore topics in new economic thinking. Projects may be held virtually (discussions, webinars, reading groups) or in person (workshops, pre-conferences). Learn more about YSI
