Noah Smith

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Economics Discovers That It Has A Sexism Problem

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A new study showing rampant abuse in an anonymous online forum is roiling the field.

Passive Investing Might Not Be Great for Growth

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There's a debate about whether common ownership is making companies and the economy less competitive.

Why Americans Feel So Good About A Mediocre Economy

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People are upbeat even though economic activity doesn’t look very robust.

The Robot Takeover Is Greatly Exaggerated

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Worry about income inequality and slow growth before you rage against the machines.

It's Smart To Worry About The Risks ETFs Pose

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Worrying about financial innovations reduces the chance we’ll need a crisis to learn those innovations' limits.

Skip The Avocado Toast To Save For Retirement

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Although money spent on a house may look like savings, a big chunk of it is actually consumption.

Americans' Savings Make Some Wealth Managers Rich

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Some advisors' fees are opaque or hidden, depriving investors of information needed to avoid excessive costs.

Tax Cuts Don't Work The Way Free Marketers Expect

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Research by economists has shown that taxes tend to have little effect on labor supply.

Keynesian Economics Is Hot Again

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Some economists view the theories of John Maynard Keynes as the key to the post-Great Recession economy.

Staying Rich Without Manufacturing Will Be Hard

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Manufacturing is in bigger trouble than the conventional wisdom would have you believe.

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