EconoFactOrg

A non-partisan publication by @TuftsUniversity @FletcherSchool, bringing facts and incisive analysis to the national debate on economic and social policies.

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US federal debt has climbed from 35% of GDP in 2007 to roughly 100% today. @KarenDynan and Douglas Elmendorf @Harvard explain the risks of high and rising federal debt, and the ways in which a fiscal crisis could unfold.
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As wealth inequality continues to grow, policymakers are debating whether a wealth tax could reduce disparities and raise revenue. But how would a wealth tax work, and what economic and administrative challenges would it face? Christopher Towe discusses https://t.co/byNHoZE8We

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Digital services taxes have become a growing source of tension between the U.S. and Europe. Why are European countries targeting large tech firms, and what could this dispute mean for trade relations, multinational taxation, and more?
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As the “Great Wealth Transfer” accelerates, policymakers face growing questions about estate taxes, inheritance taxes, and the taxation of unrealized capital gains. William Gale and John Sabelhaus discuss in this @econofact explainer. https://t.co/1pcwAVMUt4

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Want to understand the economic policy debates shaping headlines? Today we're announcing EconoFact Explainers -- in-depth articles on a range of topics, including the federal debt, taxation, Social Security, tariffs, and the tradeoffs behind them. https://t.co/jCsroQi3e6

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.@EricaGroshen and I discussed the costs of politicizing economic statistics on the great @EconoFactOrg Chats podcast, with @MKleinEF. https://t.co/lqcwsnhGJz

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Is suspending the federal gas tax a good idea? As @GibMetcalf @tufts points out, cutting the gas tax would not have much of an effect on prices at the pump, and undermines our efforts to cut our reliance on oil.
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Can Companies Insure Against AI’s Growing Risks? Professor @josephinecwolff writes for @EconoFactOrg.

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Energy security isn’t guaranteed. UC San Diego’s David Victor explains Hormuz disruptions reshaping oil markets. https://t.co/TkauVODvEp @GPS_UCSD @EconoFactOrg #Oil #IranWar #EnergyPolicy #GlobalEconomy

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Professor @josephinecwolff joins @EconoFactOrg to discuss the management of AI-related risks. @MKleinEF @HitachiCenter

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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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EconoFact and @JournoResource 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, @I_Am_NickBloom, David Victor, and @MKleinEF.
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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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Last year, Jones Act tanker rates were so high that it cost about the same to ship from Houston to Tampa (722 nautical miles) as from Houston to Montreal (3,267 nautical miles). (via @EconoFactOrg)

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How does the United States' military spending compare to that of other countries? @michaeleohanlon @brookings explains.
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Professor @MKleinEF discusses the downstream effects of high oil prices. @politico @EconoFactOrg

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At the end of FY2024, debt held by the public stood at almost 98% of GDP. https://t.co/8ugkcZN3EQ

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How can we address supply chain vulnerabilities while maintaining the global linkages that foster innovation and prosperity? @crmiller1 joined EconoFact Chats to discuss.
https://t.co/X4TsBAw5sX

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4 takeaways on the economic consequences of the Iran war from our webinar with @EconoFactOrg. Here's one: The war could increase uncertainty in U.S. hiring. Read the rest👇

https://t.co/DyoWHk7FRd

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Professor @crmiller1 joins @EconoFactOrg to discuss the economic security challenges surrounding vital inputs like semiconductors. @MKleinEF

https://t.co/gCnUoxkY7K