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Can Trump's economic war against Iran do what airstrikes and negotiations couldn't?

241. Can Trump's economic war against Iran do what airstrikes and negotiations couldn't?

by Arezou Rezvani | August 25

Portfolio Balance vs. Loanable Funds: A Teaching Note

242. Portfolio Balance vs. Loanable Funds: A Teaching Note

by Menzie Chinn | August 24

The Maker of America's Hottest Toy Refuses to Raise Prices

243. The Maker of America's Hottest Toy Refuses to Raise Prices

by Jadrian Wooten | August 24

How and why I am using hooks (part 1)

244. How and why I am using hooks (part 1)

by scott cunningham | August 24

The Moose That Roared

245. The Moose That Roared

by Paul Krugman | August 24

What if our biggest problems aren’t economic?

246. What if our biggest problems aren’t economic?

by Noah Smith | August 24

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran

247. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran

by Fatima Al-Kassab | August 24

Guest Contribution: “When Does Monetary Tightening Deflate a Stock-Market Bubble?”

248. Guest Contribution: “When Does Monetary Tightening Deflate a Stock-Market Bubble?”

by Menzie Chinn | August 24

Wisconsin GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Tiffany on US Trade Policy

249. Wisconsin GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Tiffany on US Trade Policy

by Menzie Chinn | August 23

Debt and Tax Cuts

250. Debt and Tax Cuts

by Paul Krugman | August 23

A tour of the 48 key House races

251. A tour of the 48 key House races

by Eli McKown-Dawson | August 22

Jared Bernstein on Debt (Reposted with better transcript)

252. Jared Bernstein on Debt (Reposted with better transcript)

by Paul Krugman | August 22

Are we watching the U.S. go bankrupt?

253. Are we watching the U.S. go bankrupt?

by Noah Smith | August 22

As Canada readies retaliatory tariffs, Mark Carney says his nation is 'at war' with U.S.

254. As Canada readies retaliatory tariffs, Mark Carney says his nation is 'at war' with U.S.

by Miguel Macias | August 22

255. Even Sand Isn’t Infinite

by Timothy Taylor | August 21

Scott Bessent Fails to Gaslight the Market

256. Scott Bessent Fails to Gaslight the Market

by Paul Krugman | August 21

The Cost of Conspiracy

257. The Cost of Conspiracy

by Jon Murphy | August 21

What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall

258. What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall

by Rachel Treisman | August 21

Data Center Spending in US

259. Data Center Spending in US

by Timothy Taylor | August 20

“I am the king of debt. I do love debt. I love debt.”

260. “I am the king of debt. I do love debt. I love debt.”

by Menzie Chinn | August 20