About Economic Arrogance
The other day Paul Krugman took a whack at the Trump administration’s “economic arrogance.” He […]
Uncomfortable Questions About Our Ports
Sometimes people ask questions to which they really don’t want the answers–especially when the answers […]
Economic Illusions
In my book An Extraordinary Time, I document the hubris of economists who thought they […]
The Truth About “Pro-Growth” Economics
Like every president, Donald Trump has promised to make the economy grow faster. Good luck […]
Running Hot
This morning I had a great opportunity to discuss my new book, An Extraordinary Time, live […]
True Believers
One of the challenges of writing about economics is that many people treat it as […]
Globalization in a Pickle
This morning, a crisp and lovely morning in Washington, I hopped on my bicycle and […]
My New Book
Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy was not remotely on my mind when I began writing my […]
What Happens After the Container Shipping Crisis?
Until 1978, dozens of airlines flew the U.S. skies. Then, with the passage of the […]
Strawberries in Winter
In our globalized world, many people hold firmly to the belief that local is better. […]