3 Experts on What Trump Is Doing to the EconomyJosh Barro, a contributing Opinion writer, hosted a written online conversation with N. Gregory Mankiw, a professor of economics at Harvard and a former chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers under George W. Bush, and Betsey… Aug 21 25August 21, 2025Article at New York Times
What Washing Machines Can Tell Us About America’s Economic FutureOct 23 24October 23, 2024Article at New York Times
A Lot of ‘Unskilled’ Workers Actually Aren’tBetsey Stevenson , Columnist The rise of AI and America’s transition to a service economy require us to rethink our views about what kinds of jobs matter. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the… Sep 01 24September 01, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
A Lot of ‘Unskilled’ Workers Actually Aren’t|Betsey Stevenson , Columnist The rise of AI and America’s transition to a service economy require us to rethink our views about what kinds of jobs matter. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the… Sep 01 24September 01, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
Populist Economics Is the Antidote to Corporate AvariceBetsey Stevenson , Columnist Too many businesses make it so hard for consumers to find low prices that they often give up and pay a higher one. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of… Aug 19 24August 19, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
Trump and Harris Should Focus on the Minimum Wage, Not TipsBetsey Stevenson , Columnist If the presidential candidates want to reduce income anxiety for low-paid workers, they should work to raise wages. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of… Aug 15 24August 15, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
Banning Airbnb Won’t Solve the Housing CrisisBetsey Stevenson , Columnist Allowing residents to rent out their homes can help them recoup some of their investment and make city living more affordable. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the… Jul 08 24July 08, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
Banning Airbnb Won’t Solve the Housing Crisis|Betsey Stevenson , Columnist Allowing residents to rent out their homes can help them recoup some of their investment and make city living more affordable. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the… Jul 08 24July 08, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
Watch What Consumers Do, Not How They FeelBetsey Stevenson , Columnist Sentiment about the US economy has been improving, but the more reliable indicator is Americans’ ability to spend. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of… Jun 11 24June 11, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
Watch What Consumers Do, Not How They Feel|Betsey Stevenson , Columnist Sentiment about the US economy has been improving, but the more reliable indicator is Americans’ ability to spend. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of… Jun 11 24June 11, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
FTC Ban on Noncompetes Is a Victory for the US EconomyBetsey Stevenson , Columnist By giving workers more bargaining power, the new rule will make businesses more competitive. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan. She was on the… Apr 24 24April 24, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
FTC Ban on Noncompetes Is a Victory for the US Economy|Betsey Stevenson , Columnist By giving workers more bargaining power, the new rule will make businesses more competitive. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan. She was on… Apr 24 24April 24, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
What ‘Barbie’ Can Teach Working-Class MenBetsey Stevenson , Columnist The movie didn’t have a great night at the Oscars, but Ryan Gosling’s Ken shows how men can find meaning as the economy shifts beneath their feet. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and… Mar 11 24March 11, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
Australia’s Deadliest Animals Are No Match for America’s GunsBetsey Stevenson , Columnist Aussies embrace risk for their kids in a way that would make a lot of American parents cringe. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan. She was on… Feb 17 24February 17, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
2024’s Economy Will Be Just as Unpredictable as 2023’sBetsey Stevenson , Columnist Regardless of whether the US has a recession this year, the current state of the economy is reason to celebrate. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of… Jan 03 24January 03, 2024Article at bloomberg.com
An Economist’s Guide to Making New Year’s ResolutionsBetsey Stevenson , Columnist You’ll have a better chance of meeting your goals for 2024 if you honestly analyze their costs and benefits. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of… Dec 29 23December 29, 2023Article at bloomberg.com
An Economist’s Guide to Making New Year’s Resolutions|Betsey Stevenson , Columnist You’ll have a better chance of meeting your goals for 2024 if you honestly analyze their costs and benefits. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of… Dec 29 23December 29, 2023Article at bloomberg.com
Inflation Is Not on Anyone’s Holiday Gift ListBetsey Stevenson , Columnist Focusing on individual prices can fuel arguments about the state of the economy, but not every price change is a sign of inflation. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the… Dec 12 23December 12, 2023Article at bloomberg.com
Rules Don’t Impede Capitalism, They Make it WorkBetsey Stevenson , Columnist People pursuing their self-interest is good for the economy only when there are strong laws and social norms. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of… Dec 07 23December 07, 2023Article at bloomberg.com
Eliminating the Women’s Bureau Won’t Balance the BudgetBetsey Stevenson , Columnist Congress may have averted a government shutdown this time, but Republicans will still keep trying to play political games with the budget process. By Betsey Stevenson Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and… Nov 17 23November 17, 2023Article at bloomberg.com
