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More Job Openings Than Jobs

For many people, the higher level of price inflation–and the reality that wages are not keeping up–is probably the most pressing economic concern of the day.

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Interview with Tyler Cowen: Co-authorship, Causality, and More

David A. Price serves as interlocutor for an interview: “Tyler Cowen: On credentialism, the new math of causation, and the lasting economic influence of youthful experiences” (Econ Focus: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Second Quarter 2022).

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Food Shortages May Come From Excessive Intervention

Many countries around the world have a large deficit of cereal production, which is essential to feed livestock.

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Africa: Tackling Some Big Economic Questions

Economic development typically involves a group of transitions, like the shift from agriculture to manufacturing to services.

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The Queen's Jubilee - Can We Afford the Celebration?

Survey Reveals 50% of Brits Have to Limit Jubilee Plans Due to the Cost of Living Crisis

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The Importance of Social and Emotional Learning

Life and work are more than reading, writing and arithmetic.

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How Does the American Economic Association Invest?

The American Economic Association, the professional association for academic economists, holds about $50 million in investment assets.