David Simon
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David Simon
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Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut
Reposted by David Simon
March 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This month’s topic explores inflation.

In February inflation came in hot, and the Federal reserve has continued to hit pause on lowering interest rates: signaling that they are unlikely to decrease before September...

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March 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
When possible, I intend to introduce concepts from economic theory and findings from cutting-edge research to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the issues. 4/5
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I will be taking big picture looks at economic trends, data, and forces; shedding light on how they forecast and shape the provision of health care services as well as the overall affordability, and quality of our health care systems. 3/5
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
They released a pre-view copied below (for the full article see: www.healthaffairs.org/insider )

Inflation’s Challenge to Health Care Operations

Welcome to my newsletter! My goal is to provide you with ongoing commentary on the economy and its intersections with the health care industry. 2/5
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Reposted by David Simon
💯 This op-ed by ed research leaders made that essential point quite forcefully:

"Abruptly ending near-complete projects does not drive efficiency. Instead, it ensures that the public sees no benefit from the investments already made, converting what was productive spending into waste."
Cutting research funding would make education less effective and efficient
Presidents of education research associations explain the impacts of recent funding cuts to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
www.brookings.edu
March 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Richmond, Virginia!
Hundreds of protesters have gathered at Richmond Capitol Square against Donald Trump’s execution actions and Elon Musk’s involvement in the federal government.
Protesters call out:
“Stand up fight back” and “Truth sets us free”

@vcucns.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM