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ABC News - Voters voiced frustration over inflation. Some economists expect Trump's policies to worsen it; Article cites research from Prof. Ali Hortaçsu on inflation driven by tariffs

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WSJ - Nobelists for Harris Are Unburdened by Proof; In op-ed, Prof. Casey Mulligan argues for burden of proof on economists who publicly endorse political candidates

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NBC Business - What tariffs do and why economists don't like them; Article details research from Prof. Ali Hortaçsu

Economics Faculty Announcements

Challenging Long-Held Assumptions About Early Childhood Education Outcomes

Groundbreaking Study Affirms Long-Term Benefits of Preschool Programs Beyond Test Scores  New analysis from the University of Chicago’s Center for the...

In the News Faculty Economics

Forbes - Deregulatory Reform, Not Antitrust, Is Key To A Vibrant U.S. Economy; Article cites research from Prof. Casey Mulligan on regulatory burdens

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Forbes - How To Resign From A Board (With Resignation Letter Examples); Article references' Prof. John List's advocacy for "optimal quitting"

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Financial Times - America has an innovation and incumbency problem; Prof. Ufuk Akcigit comments on changes in the US innovation landscape, including "how R&D spending is allocated."

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NYT - Layoffs Are Few. So Why Are Jobs Harder to Find? Prof. Robert Shimer comments on labor market issues related to the hiring rate

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The Telegraph - Cutting pollution worldwide could add two years to average person’s life, says study; Article details new research from Prof. Michael Greenstone and EPIC

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Forbes - The Importance of Collaboration Around Early Childhood Education; Article cites research from Prof. James Heckman on benefits of investment into early childhood development