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Sometime in the middle of the 20th century, economists came to play a much bigger role in shaping public policy in America. It’s had far-reaching consequences.
Political leaders tend to favor short-term policies.
An excerpt from Princeton economics professor Alan Blinder's new book, "Advice and Dissent: Why America Suffers When Politics and Economics Collide."
There's an alarming increase in suicides among less-educated Americans, the Brookings Institution reports.
Bill Phelps was surprised — and pleased — by his own data.
Donald Trump has chosen a slate of businessmen as his economic advisers.
Job listings for economists Ph.D.s increased significantly in the last year.
There’s more economists want to know.
Lizzie O'Leary talks to him about the common themes we found profiling six economies.
Marketplace listeners are the 14 percent.