Justin Wolfers

Trump's Energy Secretary Says Electricity Prices Will Stop Rising 'Very Soon,' Blames Rising Prices On Biden's Policies: 'Doing Everything We Can'
Trump's Energy Secretary Says Electricity Prices Will Stop Rising 'Very Soon,' Blames Rising Prices On Biden's Policies: 'Doing Everything We Can'
Trump's $12 Billion Aid For Farmers An 'Admission' That President's Policies Have Hurt Americans, Says This Economist
Trump's $12 Billion Aid For Farmers An 'Admission' That President's Policies Have Hurt Americans, Says This Economist
Trump's 'Original Sin' On The Economy Was This, Says Economist Justin Wolfers: 'It Was An Irresponsible Claim At The Time'
Trump's 'Original Sin' On The Economy Was This, Says Economist Justin Wolfers: 'It Was An Irresponsible Claim At The Time'
Trump's $12 Billion Aid For Farmers An 'Admission' That President's Policies Have Hurt Americans, Says This Economist
Trump's $12 Billion Aid For Farmers An 'Admission' That President's Policies Have Hurt Americans, Says This Economist
Trump's 'Original Sin' On The Economy Was This, Says Economist Justin Wolfers: 'It Was An Irresponsible Claim At The Time'
Trump's 'Original Sin' On The Economy Was This, Says Economist Justin Wolfers: 'It Was An Irresponsible Claim At The Time'
Trump Tariff Policy Is A 'List Of Lies And Exaggerations,' Says This Economist And They Reveal More Than A 'Wonky List Of Truths'
Trump Tariff Policy Is A 'List Of Lies And Exaggerations,' Says This Economist And They Reveal More Than A 'Wonky List Of Truths'
Fed Governor Stephen Miran Reportedly Says He Won't 'Inflict Real Harm' On The Economy Just To Prove A Point — Pushes For A Rate Cut
Fed Governor Stephen Miran Reportedly Says He Won't 'Inflict Real Harm' On The Economy Just To Prove A Point — Pushes For A Rate Cut

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Trump's Inflation Claim 'Is A Lie' And A 'Break With Reality,' Says Economist Justin Wolfers: 'Prices Are Rising'
Trump's Inflation Claim 'Is A Lie' And A 'Break With Reality,' Says Economist Justin Wolfers: 'Prices Are Rising'
Economist Justin Wolfers called out President Donald Trump's claims regarding inflation, citing several data sources that clearly pointed ot the contrary.
Kevin O'Leary Says 'You'll Never Actually Own The House' With Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Plan: Shark Explains Why Its Bad Policy
Kevin O'Leary Says 'You'll Never Actually Own The House' With Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Plan: Shark Explains Why Its Bad Policy
Investor Kevin O'Leary is pushing back against President Donald Trump's plans for a 50-year mortgage, warning that it would deepen the country's housing affordability crisis rather than solve it.
Mohamed El-Erian Warns Government Shutdown Damage Is Intensifying: 'The long This Persists, The Slower And Less Complete The Bounce-Back...'
Mohamed El-Erian Warns Government Shutdown Damage Is Intensifying: 'The long This Persists, The Slower And Less Complete The Bounce-Back...'
Prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian is sounding the alarm over the prolonged U.S. Government shutdown, warning that the economic consequences are becoming more severe as the standoff stretches into its 34th day.
Brazil's Lula Says US Trade Deal Could Be Finalized 'Faster Than Anyone Thinks,' Citing Trump Assurances
Brazil's Lula Says US Trade Deal Could Be Finalized 'Faster Than Anyone Thinks,' Citing Trump Assurances
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced an impending trade agreement with the U.S., following assurances from President Trump.
Bernie Sanders: 'Elon Musk Became $186 Billion Richer' Under Trump — Things Going 'Pretty Well' For Billionaires, But 'How Are You Doing?'
Bernie Sanders: 'Elon Musk Became $186 Billion Richer' Under Trump — Things Going 'Pretty Well' For Billionaires, But 'How Are You Doing?'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) criticized the widening wealth gap amid the surge in the net worth of billionaires during President Donald Trump's second term in office.
Justin Wolfers Says AI's Soaring Energy Demand Is Like Egg Shortage — But Predicts Market Will 'Hatch More Watts' As Prices Rise
Justin Wolfers Says AI's Soaring Energy Demand Is Like Egg Shortage — But Predicts Market Will 'Hatch More Watts' As Prices Rise
Economist Justin Wolfers likened the surge in electricity demand from artificial intelligence to a temporary "egg shortage," predicting that rising prices will drive investment and expand power generation, ultimately stabilizing the energy market.
'A Tale of Two Economies:' Steve Eisman Warns AI Spending Is Masking America's Weak Growth Reality — Rest Of Country 'Is Barely Growing'
'A Tale of Two Economies:' Steve Eisman Warns AI Spending Is Masking America's Weak Growth Reality — Rest Of Country 'Is Barely Growing'
Steve Eisman is sounding the alarm on the growing disconnect between America's booming tech sector and its stagnating broader economy.
TACO 'Strikes Again,' Says Peter Schiff As Trump Calls Xi Jinping 'Wonderful President' Amid China Trade Escalation: What Economists Are Saying
TACO 'Strikes Again,' Says Peter Schiff As Trump Calls Xi Jinping 'Wonderful President' Amid China Trade Escalation: What Economists Are Saying
Economists are reacting to President Donald Trump's latest tariff escalation with China, as well as the subsequent walk-back over the weekend, following the sharp selloff in risk assets on Friday.
Trump's Tariffs And 'Dumb Policies' Are Hurting Business Demand, Says Anthony Scaramucci: Consumers Are 'Sheltering In Place'
Trump's Tariffs And 'Dumb Policies' Are Hurting Business Demand, Says Anthony Scaramucci: Consumers Are 'Sheltering In Place'
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci criticized President Donald Trump's trade and tariff policies, blaming them for rising inflation, along with the slowdown in business and consumer demand.
Rand Paul Says It Is In American DNA To Rebel Against Taxation Without Representation, Which Includes Tariffs
Rand Paul Says It Is In American DNA To Rebel Against Taxation Without Representation, Which Includes Tariffs
Sen. Rand Paul connects modern tariffs to America's rebellion against taxation without representation, citing Adam Smith's critique of British trade restrictions. He argues these economic philosophies from the Scottish Enlightenment still influence American thought today.
Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Is Wishing Everyone A 'Happy National Coffee Day' By Raising Prices Over 20% With His 'Chaotic Tariffs'
Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Is Wishing Everyone A 'Happy National Coffee Day' By Raising Prices Over 20% With His 'Chaotic Tariffs'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed President Donald Trump for his wishes on National Coffee Day on Monday, while his chaotic trade and tariff policies result in a surge in coffee prices.
Elizabeth Warren Says Jerome Powell Is 'Right,' Blames Trump's 'Chaotic Tariff Policies' For Surging Prices
Elizabeth Warren Says Jerome Powell Is 'Right,' Blames Trump's 'Chaotic Tariff Policies' For Surging Prices
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) placed the blame for surging goods prices in the U.S. squarely on President Donald Trump's trade and tariff policies.
Trump's Tariffs Have Put Powell In A Bind, Says Economist: 'Get Rid of The Tariffs' To Solve These Problems
Trump's Tariffs Have Put Powell In A Bind, Says Economist: 'Get Rid of The Tariffs' To Solve These Problems
According to economist Justin Wolfers, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is stuck in a policy dilemma created by the trade and tariff policies of President Donald Trump.
Trump's Tariffs Leading US To The 'Foothills of Stagflation,' Warns Larry Summers: 'Confidence Has More Room To Decline'
Trump's Tariffs Leading US To The 'Foothills of Stagflation,' Warns Larry Summers: 'Confidence Has More Room To Decline'
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers cautioned that the United States may be heading into a period of stagflation led by President Donald Trump's trade and tariff policies, citing the lingering effects of tariffs and rising risks for both unemployment and inflation.
Trump's 'Sock Puppet' At The Fed, Says Elizabeth Warren On Stephen Miran's Dissenting Vote: 'Intended To Send A Signal,' Says This Economist
Trump's 'Sock Puppet' At The Fed, Says Elizabeth Warren On Stephen Miran's Dissenting Vote: 'Intended To Send A Signal,' Says This Economist
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran's dissent during Wednesday's FOMC meeting has drawn mixed reactions from economists and politicians alike.
Trump Will Put Together A 'Pure Grifter Bailout' If Family-Backed Crypto Ventures Fail, Says Economist: 'Privatize The Gains And Socialize The Losses'
Trump Will Put Together A 'Pure Grifter Bailout' If Family-Backed Crypto Ventures Fail, Says Economist: 'Privatize The Gains And Socialize The Losses'
Economist Justin Wolfers raised concerns on Wednesday about a potential federal bailout if the Trump family-promoted cryptocurrency ventures fall
Justin Wolfers Says College Still Pays Off Big: Economist Reveals Four Years Of Study Add Over $1 Million To Lifetime Earnings
Justin Wolfers Says College Still Pays Off Big: Economist Reveals Four Years Of Study Add Over $1 Million To Lifetime Earnings
Economist Justin Wolfers argues that a college degree is still a valuable investment, adding over $1 million to lifetime earnings and protecting against unemployment. Buffett disagrees.
Trump's Brazil Tariffs Imposed Because They Jail 'Insurrectionists,' Says Economist: 'Your Next Coffee Comes With An Insurrection Infusion Fee'
Trump's Brazil Tariffs Imposed Because They Jail 'Insurrectionists,' Says Economist: 'Your Next Coffee Comes With An Insurrection Infusion Fee'
Economist Justin Wolfers is once again attacking President Donald Trump, this time over the latter's 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil.
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