How Did the U.S. Economy Do in 2019?
The U.S. economy had a good year. Despite numerous pronouncements that a…
Browsing: My Econ
The Economic Impact of the UAW-GM Strike
The UAW-GM strike that began on September 15 and ended on October…
Why Did the UAW-GM Strike Last So Long?
The UAW-GM strike lasted 31 days before a tentative agreement was reached.…
Is a Recession Around the Corner?
There is anxiety that a recession is around the corner. According to…
Why the U.S./China Trade Dispute is Unlikely to be Permanent
President Trump recently escalated the trade dispute with China by imposing new…
Reform the College Admission Process
In the modern labor market, a college degree is increasing in importance.…
Why We Are Not in A Trade War, Yet
The idea that the U.S. is currently in a trade war with…
What the College Admissions Scandal Tells Us About College Rankings
The “College Admissions Scandal,” which broke in March 2019, galvanized the nation’s…
How Much Would It Cost to Fix the Roads?
In the 2018 election, fixing the roads was the top issue…
The Green New Deal
The Green New Deal, which was proposed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)…