Economics (Theory and Philosophy) – Page 4

Kamala Harris Blames ‘Price Gouging’ for Grocery Inflation. Here’s What Economists Say.

Price increases when demand exceeds supply are textbook economics. The question is whether, and how much, the pandemic yielded an excess take.

By Jim Tankersley and Jeanna Smialek

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Stock Markets Signal Recession Fears. Here’s the Economic Outlook.

The economy has repeatedly defied predictions of a downturn since the pandemic recovery began. Now signs of strength contend with shakier readings.

By Ben Casselman

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Rachel Reeves, Britain’s First Female Chancellor, Turns to Janet Yellen for Inspiration

Rachel Reeves, who will oversee Britain’s budget, is expected to pursue an agenda influenced by Janet Yellen’s more activist approach to job-creation and investment in the United States.

By Eshe Nelson

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What Forecasters Say About Interest Rates (and Why They Disagree)

Hopes for a steep drop in borrowing costs for consumers and businesses have been dashed. But some experts predict modest reductions in coming months.

By Talmon Joseph Smith