Do State Abortion Bans Affect Housing Markets? | Econofact New research shows that states which implemented total abortion bans following the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs saw stalling rental price growth, and rising vacancies.

New research shows that states which implemented total abortion bans following the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs saw stalling rental price growth, and rising vacancies.
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The Economic Consequences of the Iran War | Econofact Chats Binyamin Applebaum, Nicholas Bloom, Michael Klein, and David Victor discuss the economic consequences of the war in Iran.

EconoFact and @journoresource.bsky.social co-hosted an AMA on the energy market disruptions stemming from the war in Iran. Here's an abridged version of the discussion featuring @bcappelbaum.bsky.social, @nickbloom.bsky.social, David Victor, and @mwkleinphd.bsky.social.
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The Jones Act and the Cost of Shipping Between U.S. Ports (UPDATED) | Econofact The Jones Act has been temporarily waived amid the spike in oil prices. The effects of the Act in times of crisis highlight a more general consequence of protectionist policies: they benefit a few pro...

The Jones Act dramatically increases the cost of shipping in the US, but waiving it would lead to only modest savings in the price of gas.
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U.S. Defense Spending in Historical and International Context | Econofact Current U.S. military spending is higher than at any point of the Cold War in inflation-adjusted terms, but relatively low as a percent of national income.

How does the United States' military spending compare to that of other countries?
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The Cost of Financing U.S. Government Debt | Econofact The relatively short maturity structure of US government debt means that increases in interest rates translate rapidly into higher interest costs.

At the end of FY2024, debt held by the public stood at almost 98% of GDP. econofact.org/the-cost-of-...

The Risks and Rewards from International Supply Chains | Econofact Chats A discussion with Chris Miller on how to address supply chain vulnerabilities while maintaining the global linkages that foster innovation and prosperity.

How can we address supply chain vulnerabilities while maintaining the global linkages that foster innovation and prosperity? Chris Miller joined EconoFact Chats to discuss.
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Fewer US Homes Are Insured Against Floods, Even as Risks Are Rising | Econofact The US's main source of flood insurance has undergone the biggest reform since it inception. Will it help reduce Americans’ financial exposure to flooding?

In spite of rising flood risks, the number of flood insurance policies in the United States has been going down.
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The War in Iran, Oil, and the Global Economy | Econofact Chats A discussion with David Victor on what the Iran war means for energy markets, and for the global economy in the short and long run.

Past oil price spikes have driven inflation higher, and weakened economies worldwide. What do the current disruptions portend for oil markets, and global economic growth? David Victor (UC San Diego) joins EconoFact Chats to discuss. econofact.org/podcast/the-...

Immigration and Waning US Labor Force Growth | Econofact The growth of the working-age population born in the U.S. has slowed dramatically — particularly among less-educated workers. Has immigration filled the gap?

The growth of the working age population born in the United States has been slowing since 2000. econofact.org/immigration-...

Does the World Produce Enough Healthy Food? | Econofact The world produces enough food for all people to consume sufficient calories, but not healthy diets. Access to healthy diets varies by region.

About a third of the world’s population cannot afford a healthy diet, with animal-source foods, fruits, and vegetables especially out of reach. econofact.org/does-the-wor...

The Child Tax Credit’s Potential to Reduce Child Poverty | Econofact What role did federal tax credits play in the precipitous drop in child poverty in 2021? And what lessons can be drawn for reducing child poverty in the U.S.?

Government policy can reduce child poverty. Federal tax credits were responsible for lifting more than 2 million children out of poverty in 2021:
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The United States’ Fiscal Policy in a Global Context | Econofact Public debt in the United States is projected to rise faster and reach higher levels than in most other advanced economies.

Public debt in the United States is projected to rise faster and reach higher levels than in most other advanced economies.
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The Role of Shipping in World Trade | Econofact

Ships transport more than 80% of world trade volume and about 70% of trade value. The market for shipping services can influence trade flows, the products that countries sell, and how price shocks reverberate through trade.
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The Evolving Economics of College Sports | Econofact A suit settlement that allows colleges to pay student athletes and other changes are upending the economics of college sports. But much remains uncertain.

College sports are undergoing rapid and profound transformations. How are these changes impacting students and universities?
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The US Economy at a Time of Disruptions: War, Oil, Tariffs, and the Fed | Econofact Chats A panel of distinguished economic journalists take stock of key issues affecting the US economy.

EconoFact Chats welcomes back @bcappelbaum.bsky.social of The New York Times, Larry Edelman of The Boston
Globe, Scott Horsley of NPR, and Claire Jones of The Financial Times to discuss a wide range of pressing economic issues.
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How Does the U.S. Tax System Stack Up? | Econofact Voters generally view US taxes as being too high, unfair, and overly complex. How does the U.S. tax system look when compared to other OECD countries?

How does the U.S. tax system compare to those of other OECD countries?
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Crime and Punishment (and Rehabilitation) | Econofact Chats Jen Doleac discusses her new book 'The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice.'

@jenniferdoleac.bsky.social joins EconoFact Chats to discuss how rigorous economic research is reshaping our
understanding of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation.
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The Uneven Economy | Econofact Chats Heather Long and John Hilsenrath discuss the uneven economic recovery since COVID, and America's transition from manufacturing and services, to a tech and information driven economy.

Heather Long and John Hilsenrath join EconoFact Chats to discuss the uneven economic recovery since COVID:
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What is behind rising costs of eldercare in the U.S.? And what are its repercussions?
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China’s Export Dominance: A Sign of Both Economic Strength and Weakness | Econofact Chinese dependence on manufacturing as an engine of growth has increased, as resistance to Chinese imports is growing abroad and domestic demand remains low.

There is a growing acknowledgement within Chinese policy circles that the economy’s reliance on manufacturing investment and exports is politically and economically unsustainable.
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Tracking the AI Boom: Some Lessons From Economic History | Econofact While each cycle is different, history suggests some helpful signals to watch for as the AI boom continues to evolve in order to anticipate how it may end up.

A boom in AI has accounted for a significant share of recent US economic growth. econofact.org/tracking-the...

How Tighter Curbs on Immigration Impact the U.S. Economy | Econofact Immigration has accounted for almost half of U.S. labor force growth since 1995. Slower labor force growth would negatively impact employment and GDP growth.

Recent government policies have aimed at drastically curtailing the inflow of immigrants and increasing the outflows of foreign-born persons. These could have adverse economic consequences over both the short-term and the long-term. econofact.org/how-tighter-...

The Impact of the Trade War on Canada | Econofact Canada’s economy is highly vulnerable to trade disruptions with the U.S., and has limited scope for enacting retaliatory tariffs.

The importance of trade for Canada’s economy and the degree to which this depends on trade with the United States, mean that its economy is particularly vulnerable to U.S. tariff hikes and that its scope for effective unilateral retaliation is limited. econofact.org/the-impact-o...

Tracking the AI Boom: Some Lessons From Economic History | Econofact While each cycle is different, history suggests some helpful signals to watch for as the AI boom continues to evolve in order to anticipate how it may end up.

Previous episodes of technology-driven investment booms suggest different scenarios for how the AI boom could play out over the next few years. econofact.org/tracking-the...

Can the U.S. Reduce Its Reliance on Imported Rare Earth Elements? | Econofact The U.S. depends on China for rare earth components in many military and high-tech products. Building an alternative rare earth supply chain is years away.

Dependence on China for rare earth elements remains a vulnerability in the manufacturing supply chains for military and high technology products. econofact.org/can-the-u-s-...

The Rising Costs of Housing | Econofact Chats A discussion with Jeff Zabel on the costs of housing, and policies that can help alleviate housing unaffordability.

What’s driving the increase in the cost of housing? What policies could help alleviate the challenge of housing unaffordability? Jeff Zabel (Tufts) joined EconoFact Chats to discuss these and other questions on housing in America. econofact.org/podcast/the-...

The Mystery of the Declining U.S. Birth Rate | Econofact The U.S. birth rate has fallen by 20% since 2007. If sustained, this could impact economic growth, productivity, and social insurance programs down the line.

The U.S. birth rate has fallen by 20% since 2007. This decline cannot be explained by demographic, economic, or policy changes. econofact.org/the-mystery-...

Immigrant Deportations: Trends and Impacts | Econofact Research on previous episodes of increased immigration enforcement sheds light on the impact deportations can have on labor markets, crime, and civic life.

Deportations, even on a comparatively modest scale, have direct economic consequences as workers are removed. One study finds that deporting 500,000 immigrants reduced the employment of an estimated 44,000 US-born people. econofact.org/immigrant-de...

The United States’ Fiscal Policy in a Global Context | Econofact Public debt in the United States is projected to rise faster and reach higher levels than in most other advanced economies.

With continued high fiscal deficits likely for the foreseeable future, public debt in the United States is projected to rise faster and reach higher levels than in most other advanced economies. econofact.org/the-united-s...

The Economic Costs of Brexit on the UK | Econofact Brexit has had a substantial economic impact on the United Kingdom, with adverse effects on investment, productivity, employment, and growth.

Nearly a decade on, @nickbloom.bsky.social, Paul Mizen and Gregory Thwaites assess the economic impact of Brexit. Their findings show that by 2025, Brexit had reduced UK's GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time.
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