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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

Issue 323

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Issue 323

Why Free Higher Ed Can't Wait

Students are rising up to demand free higher education.

Biola Jeje and Belinda Rodriguez Mar 1, 2016

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The Clinton and Sanders Plans to Rein In Wall Street

How do they differ, and what should we think of them?

John Miller Mar 1, 2016

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No Country for Old People

U.S. market ideology is undermining human rights for elders.

David Bacon Mar 1, 2016

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Not Just for Future Generations

How climate policy can benefit most people in the here and now.

An Interview with James K. Boyce Mar 1, 2016

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Bernie Sanders' Health Care Revolution

Health care has emerged as a major issue in the Democratic presidential nomination contest between former Secretary of State Hillary

Gerald Friedman Mar 1, 2016