Economists, the Trump Tariffs, and Alternatives
One should not jump from the condemnation of Trump’s tariffs by economists (and others) to an acceptance of free trade as a key to economic progress.
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Stablecoins: Crypto Kryptonite
Despite being called a currency, crypto lacks one of the most important characteristics that a currency (money) should have—a stable value.
What’s Crypto Good For? Corruption, Exploitation, and Billions for Insiders
As with the subprime lending crisis, crypto appears to be more of an example of predatory inclusion than enhancing financial access.
Crypto: What Is It and What Is the Fuss All About?
Cryptofinance, including cryptocurrency, is the newest hot item in the world of financial “innovation.”
The Fed and the Coronavirus Crisis
For the second time in roughly 10 years, the Federal Reserve and other central banks around the globe are being
The Political Economy of Trumponomics
The following interview with Gerald Epstein, contributor to Triple Crisis blog, professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst,
Paul Krugman Crosses the Line
By Gerald Epstein Cross-posted at our sister blog Triple Crisis. In his recent New York Times opinion column, "Sanders