On the Economy

Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 10:18 PM UTC

Newsflash for Mitt: The recovery’s not so sluggish

It's understandable that Romney's painting a grim picture of the economy, but the numbers don't quite bear him out

Jared Bernstein, On the Economy 30 Topics: Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Jared Bernstein, On the Economy, 2012 Elections, 2012 Presidential Debates

Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 3:35 PM UTC

Unemployment doesn’t just hurt the unemployed

People often forget that an excess labor supply emboldens employers to pay lower wages

Jared Bernstein, On the Economy Topics: Recession, 2012 Elections, On the Economy, Jared Bernstein, Unemployment, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, IMF

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 6:09 PM UTC

Mitt’s magical tax plan

Further examination of Romney's debate performance reveals a strategy that's physically impossible to execute

Jared Bernstein, On the Economy Topics: 2012 Presidential Debates, 2012 Elections, On the Economy, Jared Bernstein, Business, Taxes, Mitt Romney

Monday, Oct 1, 2012 3:28 PM UTC

Does inequality prevent economic growth?

It's a tempting thesis, but the numbers reveal a more nuanced answer

Jared Bernstein, On the Economy Topics: On the Economy, Jared Bernstein, Joseph Stiglitz, Income inequality, Unemployment, Business, The New York Times, Economic Growth

Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 1:50 PM UTC

“Makers vs. takers”: A misguided debate

It's good to discuss the role of government, but not in such false and divisive terms

Jared Bernstein, On the Economy 16 Topics: Makers vs. Takers, The 47 Percent, On the Economy, Jared Bernstein, Health Care, Social Security, U.S. Economy, YOYOs

Thursday, Sep 6, 2012 3:27 PM UTC

ADP: Unemployment down

The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its report tomorrow, but the private processing firm offers a rosy estimate

Jared Bernstein, On the Economy Topics: On the Economy, Jared Bernstein, Unemployment, Barack Obama, Jobs, Jobs report, ADP

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012 7:02 PM UTC

US Auto’s share price plummet

Was the auto bailout the right thing?

Jared Bernstein, On the Economy 11 Topics: On the Economy, Auto Industry, Jared Bernstein, CNBC, GM, Chrysler

Friday, Jul 27, 2012 3:32 PM UTC

Who’s really looking out for small biz?

Parsing the GOP's claim to represent mom and pop entrepreneurs

Jared Bernstein Topics: On the Economy, Jobs, Business, U.S. Economy

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On the Economy

Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 10:18 PM UTC

Newsflash for Mitt: The recovery’s not so sluggish

Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 3:35 PM UTC

Unemployment doesn’t just hurt the unemployed

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 6:09 PM UTC

Mitt’s magical tax plan

Monday, Oct 1, 2012 3:28 PM UTC

Does inequality prevent economic growth?

Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 1:50 PM UTC

“Makers vs. takers”: A misguided debate

Thursday, Sep 6, 2012 3:27 PM UTC

ADP: Unemployment down

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012 7:02 PM UTC

US Auto’s share price plummet

Friday, Jul 27, 2012 3:32 PM UTC

Who’s really looking out for small biz?

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