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The economy is a disaster. Should we stop talking about it?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Apr 16, 2020
Nobel economist Robert Shiller discusses the power of narratives during a pandemic.
How does the Fed find an extra $2.3 trillion?
Apr 10, 2020
Turns out it's much more akin to printing money than it is to borrowing.
Stiglitz: How the U.S. economy recovers from COVID-19 hinges on Americans' debt
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Apr 2, 2020
"For those businesses that are getting so much help from the government, part of that should be used to help the debtors," said Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz.
How a debt jubilee could help the U.S. avert economic depression
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Apr 2, 2020
One economist believes hope of avoiding a COVID-19 economic depression lies in full forgiveness of personal debts.
Is health care a "private good" or a "public good" during a pandemic?
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Mar 13, 2020
Dan Mendelson, founder of healthcare advisory consultancy Avalere Health, argues that healthcare is a legitimate public good in times of pandemics.
Pirates could teach us a thing or two about fair pay
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Mar 5, 2020
Equality abounded on the open sea.
"Scarcity" and why we don't have a 15-hour workweek
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Feb 27, 2020
Boston College professor Juliet Schor explains why the U.S. has never had anything close to a 15-hour workweek.
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Keeping up with the Joneses is expensive
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Feb 27, 2020
We're working more than we really need to.
Want to be fair? Try ignorance.
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Feb 20, 2020
Ignorance can be used for fair and just decision making.