Too Many Economists Thought This Was Impossible Too Many Economists Thought This Was Impossible
The increase in the number of people working has helped tamp down inflation and has shown the importance of aiming for full employment.
Oct 13, 2023 / Mike Konczal
“Bidenomics” vs. “Reaganomics” “Bidenomics” vs. “Reaganomics”
What will it take for Biden’s economic agenda to transform the political landscape the way to Reagan’s did?
Jul 21, 2023 / Mike Konczal
The Revolutionary Potential of the Inflation Reduction Act The Revolutionary Potential of the Inflation Reduction Act
The direct-pay feature of the IRA creates an opportunity for the public sector to start building things again.
Apr 28, 2023 / Mike Konczal
The Tradeoffs in the Fight Against Inflation The Tradeoffs in the Fight Against Inflation
Living with inflation of a little over 2 percent for a short period would be worth it to keep the gains in the economy.
Feb 20, 2023 / Mike Konczal
Before Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam Knew Ticketmaster’s Monopoly Power All Too Well Before Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam Knew Ticketmaster’s Monopoly Power All Too Well
In 1994, Pearl Jam tried to end Ticketmaster’s dominance. Can Taylor Swift fans do what the grunge band couldn’t?
Dec 9, 2022 / Mike Konczal
Why US Workers Are Better Situated to Confront Economic Turbulence Why US Workers Are Better Situated to Confront Economic Turbulence
Europe directed more of its Covid aid to businesses, while the US supported workers. If a recession hits now, Europeans could be in even worse trouble.
Sep 16, 2022 / Mike Konczal
We Shouldn’t Destroy What Is Working in Our Economy We Shouldn’t Destroy What Is Working in Our Economy
As policy-makers move to drive inflation down, it is essential that they don’t lose sight of the economy's bright spots.
Jun 27, 2022 / Mike Konczal
The Revolution Against Low-Wage Work The Revolution Against Low-Wage Work
Workers used the additional resources of the past year to demand better pay and conditions.
Jan 7, 2022 / Mike Konczal
Ignore the Naysayers. A Full-Employment Recovery Is Possible. Ignore the Naysayers. A Full-Employment Recovery Is Possible.
Critics of the American Rescue Plan made two dire predictions. Both proved wrong.
Oct 15, 2021 / Mike Konczal
The Political Brilliance of the American Rescue Plan The Political Brilliance of the American Rescue Plan
Biden’s stimulus plan took the question of recovery off the table. Now the Democrats can focus on passing large-scale economic reforms.
Jul 23, 2021 / Mike Konczal