Noah Smith

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Unforeseen Effects Of A 70 Percent Marginal Tax Rate: A Debate

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Bloomberg columnists disagree on how the proposed tax hike would impact the economy.

Venezuela Holds Lessons For American Socialists

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The failure of Venezuelan socialism should inspire caution among Americans eager for reform.

U.S.-Japan '80s Trade War Holds Clues To China Spat

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The ineffectiveness of U.S. policy in the 1980s may hold clues to the future of a trade war with China.

The Battle Over Monopoly Power Is Just Beginning

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Anti-trust activists and economists are concerned about the growing power of mega-cap companies.

Student-Loan Debt Is Crushing Young Americans

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Student loans now comprise about 45 percent of the federal government’s total financial assets.

Don't Expect Robots To Take Away Everyone’s Job

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Nobody really knows how many jobs will be replaced by robots, or even what it means to be replaced.

Happiness Really Can Be Found in a Steady Paycheck

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Given the risks of life in America, and the paucity of savings, consistent income is important.

A Cheap Way To Beat Poverty

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The earned income tax credit is highly effective and should be expanded.

Saving The Planet Doesn’t Mean Killing Growth

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Policymakers should seek balance between growth and sustainability, argues Noah Smith.

Bernie Sanders Picks Wrong Kind Of Fight With Amazon

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The effort to force employers like Amazon to pay more taxes or more in wages seems like "a marketing stunt."

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