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Op-Ed/Commentary

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 / December 31, 2021

Op-Ed/Commentary

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 / December 29, 2021

Op-Ed/Commentary

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 / November 24, 2021

Op-Ed/Commentary

CoronavirusEconomic Crisis and RecoveryEconomic PolicyWorkers Labor Day: US Labor’s Future May Depend on Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Labor Day is a good time to reflect upon how American workers have been doing — especially the majority who have been left behind for most of the past 40 years.

Mark Weisbrot / September 03, 2021