Should we stop the ‘revolving door’?
The movement of people between industry and government is a political talking point, but how big a deal is it? Research is starting to quantify the extent of the problem.
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What would happen if the Fed raised its inflation target?
Would raising the target from 2 percent to 4 percent change the costs of inflation for households over the long run?
Want to know the Fed’s next move? Check its leaders’ biographies
FOMC members’ voting behavior, federal-funds-rate decisions, and inflation forecasts are substantially influenced by the members’ personal experiences with inflation.
Does better pay make better politicians?
In the private sector, salary is one of an employer's most effective tools for attracting top talent. Does the same hold for legislators?
How poorly rated schools attract better teachers
In certain circumstances, a bad accountability mark for a school leads to more good teachers joining.
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Why stock returns under Trump might disappoint investors
Market performance under Republican presidents may be in part due to timing.
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Economics and the human instinct for storytelling
Why understanding dramatic economic events requires searching for the narratives that underlie them.
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What are venture capitalists looking for in start-ups?
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When making a profit was immoral
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