The effects of AI on firms and workers
The past decade has seen tremendous growth in commercial investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The first wave came…
Assessing the Recent Rise in Unemployment
The unemployment rate declined rapidly following the pandemic recession, dropping to 3.5% in the second quarter of 2023…
Global baseline tariff will likely be 15% to 20%
President Donald Trump said Monday that he will likely implement a blanket tariff between 15% and 20% on…
Washington’s New Trade Encirclement Strategy Could Well Backfire – Brian Wong
Trump’s ‘America First’ protectionist tactics are supposed to create advantages for the U.S. in trade and freeze out…
Are cash transfers good for jobs?
Concerns that “free” money given by the state may discourage work among recipients are longstanding, intuitive, and in…
How Canadian boycotts are impacting the U.S.
Amid rising trade and political tensions, Canadian consumers are increasingly turning their backs on American products. Giancarlo Trimarchi,…
Economic Warning as More Than Half-Million People Could Leave US This Year
The U.S. could see hundreds of thousands leave the country this year thanks to President Donald Trump‘s immigration…
Expect tariff ‘cascade’ effect across slowing world economy, UN warns
The leading arm of the United Nations’ organization focused on trade and development, UNCTAD, said President Trump’s tariff…
Ways to help workers suffering from AI-related job losses
Job losses are starting to accelerate due to AI, robotics, and automation. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns that…
These 10 states are America’s best for workers in 2025
A hiring sign is displayed in an Auto Zone store window on June 25, 2025 in Austin, Texas.…