Today on TAP: Powell’s astonishingly ignorant response to easing inflation pressures
Robert Kuttner
Robert Kuttner is co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect, and professor at Brandeis University’s Heller School. His latest book is Notes for Next Time: Surviving Tyranny, Redeeming America. Follow Bob at his site, robertkuttner.com, and on Twitter.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Two Percent Obsession
In the face of mounting evidence that inflation is easing, the Fed clings to a perverse monetary policy. What will its meeting this week produce?
Posted inTAP
Jay Powell as Scrooge
Today on TAP: Higher interest rates and the cost of Christmas trees
Posted inTAP
The Added Benefits of Warnock’s Win
Today on TAP: 51-49 is far more powerful than 50-50—and provides some insurance for 2024.
Posted inAmerica and the World
European Disunion
Fragmentation over energy and defense policy weakens the EU and fails to solve urgent problems.
Posted inEducation in America
The End of College Rankings?
Today on TAP: Maybe the law schools will start an overdue stampede.
Posted inTAP
One More French Lesson—Le Drugstore
Today on TAP: In France, pharmacy chains are illegal. The result: local ownership, better service, and more price competition.
Posted inPolitics
Of All Things, Progressive Bipartisanship
The midterms displayed a polarized America. Paradoxically, the thin Republican House majority and some substantive areas of convergence produce opportunities.
Posted inTAP
The New York Times Is in the Tank for Crypto
Today on Tap: There is far too much cheerleading and not nearly enough skeptical reporting.
