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Trade, Tariffs, and Soybeans

Trump has consistently claimed that exporters, those countries who are “ripping us off,” are paying the tariffs. However, the actual data tell a different story.

Bill Barclay Nov 6, 2025

Left Hook Economics

Wage Stagnation vs. Living Wages for U.S. Workers Today

Far from earning living wages, most U.S. workers have experienced wage stagnation since the 1970s--a trend largely obscured by political rhetoric and misinformation.

Robert Pollin Nov 3, 2025

Left Hook Economics

Inflation Haunting Halloween

A specter is haunting Halloween—the specter of inflation.

John Miller Oct 31, 2025

Saurav Sarkar is an independent writer based in the New York area. Follow his writing at sauravsarkar.com or on Twitter @sauravthewriter.

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September/October 2024

Is the World Cup Worth It?

The 2026 tournament will mean big money—but for whom?

Saurav Sarkar Sep 2, 2024

The D&S Debrief

Interview on the Economics of Hosting the World Cup

An interview with Saurav Sarkar, author of "Is the World Cup Worth It?" from the September/October 2024

Saurav Sarkar Sep 1, 2024

January/February 2023

Battling Starbucks

How Starbucks Workers United is challenging the coffee empire—and how the empire is striking back.

Saurav Sarkar Jan 1, 2023