The puzzle of Americans’ economic pessimism isn’t a puzzle at all
There’s a potential resolution to the big "vibes" debate.
Democrats aren’t saying much about reducing poverty and unemployment. Why?
Often, candidates and parties have highlighted those parts of the economy that have improved on their watch
Why labor unions are more popular than they’ve been in six decades
Today’s record-low unemployment makes workers more aware of the benefits unions offer
Biden’s low poll numbers are exactly what we should expect
We’re back to a world in which a weak economy hurts presidential approval.
Russia and Ukraine are key exporters of food and energy. Will global prices spike?
Here’s what the research tells us
The economy is still in pandemic shock. But some state governments are flush with cash.
Trying to avoid economic disaster, the federal government ended up distributing more money than some states needed
Most Americans support Biden’s expanded child tax credit, our research finds. But there are caveats.
They are even keener on supporting disabled or elderly Americans. But support for child benefits may grow.
Latina and Black women lost jobs in record numbers. Policies designed for all women don’t necessarily help.
Here’s what our research found
In some states, unemployment checks are much smaller than in others. Here’s why.
Some states replaced about two-thirds of lost income; one replaced only 17 percent. The Cares Act shook all that up.
The pandemic is exposing the vulnerabilities of the U.S. service economy
Short-term measures are unlikely to bring back the extraordinary number of jobs lost.
The Fed’s using all its emergency tools to prevent economic disaster. Here are 4 things to know.
It’s a signal that the pandemic could shock the global economy more severely than many realized
A coronavirus recession would hurt all kinds of Republican candidates — not just Trump
We looked at how wages influenced votes over the past 50 years
Red states are finally starting to Google ‘coronavirus’
Sometimes, reality breaks through the partisan bubble
Why young white evangelicals aren’t likely to leave the Republican Party
Maybe they don’t like Trump. But that’s not what counts.
A silent pension crisis is eating away local government services. Here’s what you need to know.
State and local governments are cutting police, firefighters and other staff to pay their retirees.
Treating immigrants like criminals has a long history in the United States
“Crimmigration” started well before the Trump administration.
Trump may be ending the trade war with China. Who won?
President Trump looks on during a meeting with China’s vice
The Federal Reserve could once push back against big spending projects like the Green New Deal. Not anymore.
Dark clouds over the Federal Reserve headquarters on a windy
Trump’s State of the Union addresses are very different from his predecessors’. Here’s how.
On Tuesday night, President Trump delivered his second State of
Republicans’ hard-line stance on immigration may alienate millennials for years
In the run-up to the 2018 midterm elections, President Trump
Detroit and Flint keep relying on private money to solve public problems. Why?
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After the Greek financial crisis, Greeks are more mistrustful of others — especially non-Greeks
[caption id="attachment_79248" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Greek protesters in Thessaloniki hold a
Americans are more protectionist — and nativist — in places where trade has cost people their jobs
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What will happen to El Salvador when the U.S. ends the protected status of Salvadoran immigrants?
[caption id="attachment_69559" align="aligncenter" width="960"] CASA de Maryland, an immigration advocacy
The GOP tax bill is business as usual in America’s unequal democracy
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No, the populist surge does not mean European democracy is collapsing
[caption id="attachment_64075" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the hard-right Alternative for
This new poll shows that populism doesn’t stem from people’s economic distress
[caption id="attachment_52286" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators wave signs against social cuts
The myth of massive support for independence in Catalonia
Last week, Catalonia held a controversial referendum on whether it
These are the three reasons fascism spread in 1930s America — and might spread again today
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Most Americans support government regulation to fight climate change. Including in Pittsburgh.
[caption id="attachment_59297" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Protesters gather outside the White House
Two factors help a president get a lot done in 100 days. Trump has only one.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/the-first-100-days/2017/04/27/84533bc2-2b48-11e7-9081-f5405f56d3e4_video.html In early 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt launched the now-famous
This is why the first 100 days is a ‘ridiculous standard’ for judging presidents
http://www.washingtonpost.com/video/editorial/by-the-numbers-trumps-first-100-days/2017/04/24/2e8b42bc-26b5-11e7-928e-3624539060e8_video.html President Trump, who has yet to pass any major
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May called a snap election. Here’s what that means.
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Economists are arguing over how their profession messed up during the Great Recession. This is what happened.
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Withdrawing from the TPP may not affect trade all that much
On its face, President Trump’s move appears to mark a
Social policies don’t always help women and men equally. Which ones work best?
[caption id="attachment_52286" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators wave signs against social cuts
5 tips on how U.S. presidents can work best with Congress
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Trump supporters vastly overestimate unemployment — and they blame politicians for it
It is by now clear that Donald Trump strikes a
Why do white men love Donald Trump so much?
[caption id="attachment_45968" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Scott Olson/Getty Images)[/caption] The rise of
A quick Brexit or a delayed departure? Here’s where it gets tricky for businesses.
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Getting federal stimulus money turned blue U.S. counties bluer, and red counties redder. How can that be?
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The most underappreciated fact of the election: Americans feel good about the economy
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How the European Central Bank calmed Europe’s social unrest
[caption id="attachment_26642" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Euro sculptures in front of
Voter anger is mostly about party, not social class
[caption id="attachment_35472" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)[/caption] The many stories
In 6 graphs, here’s why young women don’t support Hillary Clinton as much as older women do
Every primary appears to bring Hillary Clinton steadily closer to
Here’s what Trump is telling resentful Americans (and Sanders is not)
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How political science helps explain the rise of Trump (part 3): It’s the economy, stupid
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How news coverage of violent rampages stigmatizes people with mental illness
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Five things you need to know about how the Canadian economy is shaping its upcoming election
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This chart explains how Trump's stand on immigration is hurting the Republican Party
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This chart explains how Trump’s stand on immigration is hurting the Republican Party
[caption id="attachment_28863" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Immigration reform activists hold a sign
Psst, wanna change the law? Lobby this little-known government office after it’s passed.
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Psst, wanna change the law? Lobby this little-known government office after it's passed.
[caption id="attachment_27870" align="aligncenter" width="2479"] Pigeons fly over the intersection of
Map of the Day: With the recession over, are states investing in higher ed?
Along with most state discretionary spending, state support for higher
Can ‘conservative principles’ boost working-class incomes?
According to The Washington Post's Philip Rucker and Dan Balz,
Can 'conservative principles' boost working-class incomes?
According to The Washington Post's Philip Rucker and Dan Balz,
How ALEC helped undermine public unions
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Why pension funds go to risky investments
[caption id="attachment_16899" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Retirees Mike Shane, left, and William
Obama’s uphill struggle against economic inequality
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Obama's uphill struggle against economic inequality
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When do politicians respond to voters and when do they respond to markets?
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Is India following in Pakistan’s footsteps?
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Geithner's unicorn: Could Congress have done more to relieve the mortgage crisis?
[caption id="attachment_10627" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Unicorn. Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu,
Geithner’s unicorn: Could Congress have done more to relieve the mortgage crisis?
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Does a higher minimum wage make people happier?
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The security risks of China’s abnormal demographics
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U.S. is a world leader in class conflict over government spending
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Is a 'national shift toward envy' underway? Maybe not.
Jay Livingston is a one-man truth squad for Arthur Brooks.
Is a ‘national shift toward envy’ underway? Maybe not.
Jay Livingston is a one-man truth squad for Arthur Brooks.
The 'Fragile Five' will not create a new global economic crisis
Thomas Oatley is an associate professor of political science at
The ‘Fragile Five’ will not create a new global economic crisis
Financial instability once again dominates the news. This time, the
A European shutdown? The 2014 European elections and the great recession
This is a guest post by Cas Mudde, assistant professor in
Public sector unions promote government, not government jobs
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Power to (Altruists Concerned With) the Poor?
Ezra Klein wants you to know that the "conventional wisdom
Working Papers
Some things I think I've learned lately (get 'em here
Would Congress care if the Federal Reserve lost money? A lesson from history
On the heels of a prominent monetary policy conference last
Protectionism During Recessions: Is This Time Different?
Continuing our collaboration with newsletters from sections of the American Political
2012 Catalonia Elections: Post-Election Report
Continuing our series of election reports, the following post-election report on
Will Merkley & Warren’s “talking filibuster” proposal work?
Last Friday, our friends at Wonkblog posted the comments of
Economic Inequality and Political Power (Part 3 of 3)
In response to the disproportionate influence of the well-off that
Correcting the Record on College Graduates and Job Prospects
The following guest post is from Nathaniel Beck, a political
Which Economy is it, Stupid? Part III: Depends on whether you are an investor, home owner, or renter
Following up on my recent posts (here and here) regarding
More on Romney’s Bain Bane
I suggested in a comment on John's post this morning that
“Nowcasting” the 2012 US Presidential Elections
We are pleased to welcome professors Charles Tien of Hunter
Who is the Tea Party?
Political scientists "David Campbell":http://politicalscience.nd.edu/faculty/faculty-list/david-campbell/ and "Robert Putnam":http://www.gov.harvard.edu/people/faculty/robert-putnam report on what
From AAA to AA+: Markets, Governments and the Downgrade
Standard and Poor’s downgrade of United States debt came after
When Does the Incumbent *Not* Get Held Responsibile for the State of Economy?
I want to return to some points that kind of
Not Just a German Problem: Lessons from the EMU Sovereign Debt Crisis for Global Adjustment
_The German question never dies. Instead, like a flu virus,
Books on the Global Financial Crisis: An Annotated Field Guide
Here is our "second article":https://themonkeycage.org/2011/01/collaboration_with_the_apsa_po.html from _The Political Economist_, this
On the American Public’s Alleged Passions
"Mark Lilla":http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/magazine/19Fob-WWLN-t.html?_r=1&ref=magazine: bq. ...it's apparent that the shape of American