How do trade, spending cuts, and policy uncertainty affect growth? Mark Zandi of Moody's warns that while a recession isn't imminent, long-term U.S. growth could suffer. Listen here: econofact.org/podcast/thrott…

Can the U.S. Reduce Its Reliance on Imported Rare Earth Elements? econofact.org/can-the-u-s-re… via @econofactorg

Are Americans moving away from areas with high climate risk, or towards them? Agustin Indaco, Francesc Ortega and Xinle Pang examine the impacts of climate change on housing. Learn more: econofact.org/are-americans-…

A divide is emerging between US and Europe on Stablecoin regulation. US backs private sector innovation, Europe prioritizes monetary control. Udaibir S Das (ORF ) notes this divergence could reshape global finance. econofact.org/the-rise-of-st…

How would the proposed budget bill affect taxes, spending, and the federal deficit? William Gale The Brookings Institution explains why the plan would likely result in large cuts for high-income households while leaving many low-income households worse off. econofact.org/podcast/dissec…

"The independence of the Federal Reserve helps to ensure that it can make politically difficult decisions that are in the long-run best interest of the economy," says Professor Michael W. Klein of EconoFactOrg. econofact.org/leaning-on-the…

Can India reach high‑income status by 2047? Harald Finger & Nujin Suphaphiphat IMF highlight that it will take ~8 % annual growth, lower trade barriers, modernized labor laws that expand formal jobs, and a durable increase in private investment econofact.org/indias-path-to…

What are stablecoins? How are they beneficial? And what threats do they pose to consumer protection, financial stability, and monetary sovereignty? Udaibir S Das ORF explains econofact.org/podcast/unders…

The Trump administration seeks tighter control of independent agencies. But, how immune is the Federal Reserve from political pressure? econofact.org/how-immune-is-…

Why does Fed independence matter? Michael W. Klein The Fletcher School shows that countries with politically insulated central banks enjoy lower inflation without higher unemployment. econofact.org/leaning-on-the…

Can the U.S. reduce its reliance on imported rare earths? Crescencia Maurer and Sharon Squassoni explain why China’s dominance in rare earth refining keeps U.S. supply chains vulnerable, and why building domestic capacity could take years. Read more: econofact.org/can-the-u-s-re…

NEW: How can we improve economic journalism? My take: We have tons of coverage of markets and the Fed. In contrast, we aren’t doing enough on housing, childcare, food and the “everyday economy.” Honored to join Michael W. Klein on EconoFactOrg podcast to reflect on some of my best

Full link here: “Covering what matters in economic journalism” econofact.org/podcast/coveri…

Do federal tax dollars pay for the college tuition of undocumented immigrants? EconoFactOrg: NO econofact.org/factbrief/do-f…

The US birth rate has been declining for nearly a decade, with no clear link to demographic, economic, or policy changes. Melissa S. Kearney, Phil Levine, and Luke Pardue explore what’s driving this trend, and why it’s unlikely to reverse anytime soon. econofact.org/the-mystery-of…

Professor Michael W. Klein of EconoFactOrg quoted in a piece on the decreasing strength of the USD. PolitiFact Louis Jacobson politifact.com/factchecks/202…

"Nixon famously put a lot of pressure on [then-Fed Chair] Arthur Burns to keep interest rates low... [resulting in] the high inflation that we had in the 1970s," says Professor Michael W. Klein of EconoFactOrg. NPR npr.org/2025/07/30/nx-…

Professor Michael W. Klein of EconoFactOrg highlights six key truths about tariffs and trade deficits. @marketwatch marketwatch.com/story/does-int…

Professor Michael W. Klein of EconoFactOrg on the increase in national debt due to Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill: "Higher debt needs to be paid somehow – either through higher taxes or higher inflation." U.S. News & World Report U.S. News Money money.usnews.com/money/personal…

Fletcher's EconoFactOrg quoted in a piece on the surge in gold prices. The Washington Post Andrew Ackerman washingtonpost.com/business/2025/…