The Biden administration’s actions in a variety of markets are doing the heavy lifting on lowering costs.
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Posted inTAP
It’s Supply, Stupid
Today on TAP: More evidence today’s inflation is not the result of excessive demand
Posted inPodcasts
Digging Into the Inflation Reduction Act
Prospect executive editor David Dayen discusses the biggest climate bill in American history.
Posted inPodcasts
The Case Against Saving Scolds
Nobody can retire unless there are still workers to provide goods and services.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Why Is Larry Summers Engaged in Science Denial About Inflation?
It could be his conflicts of interest.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Our Bewildering Economy
What are the contradictory trends and policy choices? And does the Inflation Reduction Act live up to its name?
Posted inPolitics
Democrats Discover Winning Feels Good
Accomplishment is better than endless dithering—who knew?
Posted inEconomic Policy
Bowman Proposes Bill to Recommend Price Controls
New legislation would study corporate profits and give President Biden the authority to impose targeted price controls in sectors like housing and health care.
Posted inPolitics
Battling to a Win in 2022
Democrats have a path to victory, according to recent polling.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Inflation Reduction Bill Uses Public Finance to Stoke Energy Investment
Billions in public financing would keep investment flowing into energy sector despite interest rate hikes.