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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...
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.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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...
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 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.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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...
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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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.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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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On the latest episode of EconoFact Chats, @jasonfurman.bsky.social notes that affordability in the US isn't necessarily worse now than a year or two, or even decades ago. But there are real concerns.
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Is There an Affordability Crisis? | Econofact Chats
Jason Furman notes that affordability isn't necessarily worse now than a year or two, or even decades ago. But there are real concerns too.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
On the latest episode of EconoFact Chats, @jasonfurman.bsky.social notes that affordability in the US isn't necessarily worse now than a year or two, or even decades ago. But there are real concerns.
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In the latest episode of EFChats, @nickbloom.bsky.social
(Stanford) discusses his recent research on the consequences of Brexit. econofact.org/podcast/less...
(Stanford) discusses his recent research on the consequences of Brexit. econofact.org/podcast/less...
Lessons from a Decade into Brexit | Econofact Chats
Nick Bloom on the consequences of Brexit, and what it can tell us about nations seeking to disengage from the global economy today.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:10 PM
In the latest episode of EFChats, @nickbloom.bsky.social
(Stanford) discusses his recent research on the consequences of Brexit. econofact.org/podcast/less...
(Stanford) discusses his recent research on the consequences of Brexit. econofact.org/podcast/less...
A move away from dollar dominance would erode the considerable economic, financial and geopolitical benefits that the US has gained from being the issuer of the world’s dominant currency. econofact.org/is-the-dolla...
Is the Dollar Losing Its Edge? | Econofact
Global investors typically flock to dollar-denominated assets when economic uncertainty spikes. That has not been the case lately.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:42 PM
A move away from dollar dominance would erode the considerable economic, financial and geopolitical benefits that the US has gained from being the issuer of the world’s dominant currency. econofact.org/is-the-dolla...
While its dominant position in global financial markets has meant that the United States has been able to run large deficits and sustain high and rising public debt with no evident signs of debt distress, this does not mean such spending is cost free. econofact.org/the-united-s...
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.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:46 PM
While its dominant position in global financial markets has meant that the United States has been able to run large deficits and sustain high and rising public debt with no evident signs of debt distress, this does not mean such spending is cost free. econofact.org/the-united-s...
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.
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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.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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.
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What impact can increased deportations have on labor markets, crime, and broader civic life?
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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.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM
What impact can increased deportations have on labor markets, crime, and broader civic life?
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How might China's reliance on exports be both a blessing and a curse? In our latest memo, @hotpotwhynot.bsky.social and Houze Song explain.
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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.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:43 PM
How might China's reliance on exports be both a blessing and a curse? In our latest memo, @hotpotwhynot.bsky.social and Houze Song explain.
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Why has the price of gold risen so sharply? Charles Collyns and @mwkleinphd.bsky.social explain: econofact.org/why-has-the-...
Why Has the Price of Gold Risen So Sharply? | Econofact
Gold has a long history of being held as a financial asset by private investors and central banks, which can be the source of large shifts in its price.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Why has the price of gold risen so sharply? Charles Collyns and @mwkleinphd.bsky.social explain: econofact.org/why-has-the-...
An aggregate trade deficit is not by itself evidence of economic weakness. In fact, there have been times when stronger GDP growth is associated with increasing trade deficits. econofact.org/does-interna...
Does International Trade Hurt the United States? | Econofact
The U.S. has been running a trade deficit every year since 1975. However, both exports and imports have more than doubled since the beginning of this period.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:25 AM
An aggregate trade deficit is not by itself evidence of economic weakness. In fact, there have been times when stronger GDP growth is associated with increasing trade deficits. econofact.org/does-interna...
The trend towards increased legal independence for central banks has been met with near-unanimous approval by economists, as independence insulates the central bank from pressure to stimulate the economy for political gain, which eventually tends to increase inflation. econofact.org/the-erosion-...
The Erosion of Central Bank Independence | Econofact
Legal independence for central banks has increased around the world. But it is not a one-way road. What conditions lead to an erosion of autonomy?
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January 16, 2026 at 1:59 AM
The trend towards increased legal independence for central banks has been met with near-unanimous approval by economists, as independence insulates the central bank from pressure to stimulate the economy for political gain, which eventually tends to increase inflation. econofact.org/the-erosion-...
A reform of the US's main source of residential flood insurance is changing the price of premiums, impacting take up and coverage. More in this memo by Francesc Ortega and Ivan Petkov
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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?
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December 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A reform of the US's main source of residential flood insurance is changing the price of premiums, impacting take up and coverage. More in this memo by Francesc Ortega and Ivan Petkov
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@markzandi.bsky.social joins EconoFact Chats to discuss the state of the economy, focusing on consumer sentiment, Fed Independence, and likely trends in inflation, unemployment, and GDP growth in early 2026.
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The Uncertain and Uneven Economy | Econofact Chats
Mark Zandi discusses the state of the economy, focusing on consumer sentiment, Fed Independence, and likely trends in inflation, unemployment, and GDP growth in early 2026.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
@markzandi.bsky.social joins EconoFact Chats to discuss the state of the economy, focusing on consumer sentiment, Fed Independence, and likely trends in inflation, unemployment, and GDP growth in early 2026.
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How can state-level policies reduce food insecurity?
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The Potential for State Policies to Improve Child Food Insecurity | Econofact
State minimum wage and refundable state earned income tax credit (EITC) policies can reduce food insecurity among economically at-risk households with children.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
How can state-level policies reduce food insecurity?
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Food insecurity rates in U.S. households with children average at least twice as high among Black and Hispanic families when compared to White ones.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Food insecurity rates in U.S. households with children average at least twice as high among Black and Hispanic families when compared to White ones.
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Are tariffs raising US retail prices? Recent data indicates goods prices have indeed been increasing in response to tariffs, although the magnitude of price increases remains modest relative to the announced tariff rates. econofact.org/are-tariffs-...
Are Tariffs Raising U.S. Retail Prices? | Econofact
Prices of over 350,000 products at major U.S. retailers show a slow and gradual pass-through of tariffs to consumers. Both imports and U.S.-made goods are affected.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Are tariffs raising US retail prices? Recent data indicates goods prices have indeed been increasing in response to tariffs, although the magnitude of price increases remains modest relative to the announced tariff rates. econofact.org/are-tariffs-...
Recent college graduates starting out their professional careers are particularly vulnerable to economic conditions. Young workers graduating into a recession face worse employment prospects relative to peers who graduated just before or after the recession. econofact.org/the-lasting-...
The Lasting Scars From Graduating in a Recession | Econofact
Graduating college in a downturn can have lasting career impacts. Worsening trends for new graduates raise concerns for those graduating in the COVID recession.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Recent college graduates starting out their professional careers are particularly vulnerable to economic conditions. Young workers graduating into a recession face worse employment prospects relative to peers who graduated just before or after the recession. econofact.org/the-lasting-...
While individuals may become homeless for many reasons, overall variations in homelessness are closely associated with the availability of affordable housing. Charles Collyns (EconoFact) explains why the US homeless population has been rising: econofact.org/why-has-the-...
Why Has the US Homeless Population Been Rising? | Econofact
In 2024, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States on a single night was the highest since survey records began. Why is this?
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November 21, 2025 at 4:34 AM
While individuals may become homeless for many reasons, overall variations in homelessness are closely associated with the availability of affordable housing. Charles Collyns (EconoFact) explains why the US homeless population has been rising: econofact.org/why-has-the-...
While changes in the rate of immigration have a complex fiscal impact, projections suggest that on balance, higher immigration tends to reduce the government deficit and support social security payments for the retired.
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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.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
While changes in the rate of immigration have a complex fiscal impact, projections suggest that on balance, higher immigration tends to reduce the government deficit and support social security payments for the retired.
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How might a fiscal crisis in the U.S. come about? And how might it be avoided? Greg Mankiw discusses in this episode of EconoFact Chats.
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On Debt, Fiscal Crises, and AI | Econofact Chats
Greg Mankiw discusses some of the key economic challenges facing the U.S.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
How might a fiscal crisis in the U.S. come about? And how might it be avoided? Greg Mankiw discusses in this episode of EconoFact Chats.
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College sports are undergoing rapid and profound transformation. Andrew Zimbalist analyses the economic impact of the recent changes.
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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.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
College sports are undergoing rapid and profound transformation. Andrew Zimbalist analyses the economic impact of the recent changes.
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In spite of rising flood risks, the number of flood insurance policies in the United States has been going down. econofact.org/fewer-us-hom...
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?
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November 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
In spite of rising flood risks, the number of flood insurance policies in the United States has been going down. econofact.org/fewer-us-hom...
Recent research in the US and elsewhere finds that when labor markets are tight and firms have a hard time finding workers, immigration helps firm growth and increases firm formation, with no negative impact on wages of natives. econofact.org/immigration-...
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?
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November 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Recent research in the US and elsewhere finds that when labor markets are tight and firms have a hard time finding workers, immigration helps firm growth and increases firm formation, with no negative impact on wages of natives. econofact.org/immigration-...