Tariffs don’t work the way Trump seems to think they do. Originally published in the New York Times Eager to shore up weakening markets and economic data, President Trump has unveiled the first phase of what he calls the “greatest and biggest deal … Continue reading →
Wage competition from Mexico and other countries makes raising pay for American workers challenging. Originally published in the New York Times After years of labor peace in the automobile industry, about 50,000 members of the United Automobile Workers have gone … Continue reading →
It’s time for a reality check on Trump’s claims about jobs, wages and economic growth. Originally published in the New York Times Recession fears may be seeping into the national conversation, but President Trump continues to boast about how great … Continue reading →
They took the best growth picture in a decade and put us in danger of recession. Originally published in the New York Times Why are so many key global leaders pursuing so many stupid economic policies? As recently as January … Continue reading →
Bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on a discredited economist was another gross Trump injustice. Originally published in the New York Times Having diminished so many other great American traditions, President Trump has now moved on to debasing the Presidential … Continue reading →
Only a few Republican senators stand in the way of the most consequential reform legislation in more than a decade Originally appeared in the New York Times Washington shocker: With overwhelming bipartisan support and little public attention, the House of … Continue reading →
The country’s leader has fulfilled his economic promises. Originally appeared in the New York Times. Exit polls are predicting a significant win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India when final results are announced on Thursday. That’s not only good … Continue reading →
Originally appeared in the New York Times. Once again, the Federal Reserve has regrettably become a favorite whipping boy. President Trump has been lobbying it to lower interest rates, even though the unemployment rate is 3.8 percent. Progressives are still complaining … Continue reading →
Originally appeared in the New York Times In Donald Trump’s two-plus years as president, his approach to policymaking has often been defined by an unsavory stew of indecision, inaction, flip-flops and outright lies. Nowhere has this been truer than with … Continue reading →
Sometimes, swift and forceful government intervention in the private sector is the only way out of a crisis Originally appeared in the New York Times. Almost exactly 10 years ago, President Barack Obama went before the nation to unveil an urgent overhaul … Continue reading →
