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Economic Crisis and RecoveryEconomic Policy Will CNN Put Donald Trump Back in the White House?

The network’s coverage of the economy has been inflation, inflation, inflation 24-7. But inflation is not the whole story of the economy. We also have unemployment that is near 50-year low. That is a really big deal.

Dean Baker / 06/16/2022 9:00am

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Economic Policy Repealing Section 230: Giving Mark Zuckerberg What He Wants?

The better answer lies in downsizing Facebook so that what Mark Zuckerberg, or any billionaire wants, doesn’t matter so much. Taking away its Section 230 protection is an effective route to accomplish this goal.

Dean Baker / 12/31/2021 12:00am

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Economic PolicyInequalitySpotlightUS CEPR Spotlight: Race and Economic Justice

Dr. Algernon Austin is an accomplished scholar with an outstanding record of research and publications on racial inequality and the US economy.

Dawn Niederhauser / 12/29/2021 12:00am

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Economic Crisis and RecoveryEconomic PolicyInflation The Media’s War Against Biden Over Inflation

Inflation is a problem, but we need to look at the issue with clear eyes. There are good reasons for believing that many of the price increases we have seen in recent months are temporary and will be reversed.

Dean Baker / 11/24/2021 12:00am