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The University of Minnesota's Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute informs public policy by supporting frontier economic research and communicating our findings to leading academics, policymakers, and business executives around the world.
Which products, firms, and supply chains are feeling the sharpest tariff impact?

In a recent Office Hours episode, Professor Tom Holmes explains how Trump’s tariffs hit IP-heavy industries and global brands and explores a new way to measure tariff exposure.

Watch: youtu.be/fiIouS_ZRo4?...
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The U.S. climate policy landscape has changed dramatically in 2025 — with major economic implications. In this Office Hours episode, Bob Litterman discusses the implications for financial risks and the countries stepping up to fill the leadership void. youtu.be/BqwXKZao6E8
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Join us for a webinar on the future of central bank independence. Former Fed leaders Gary Stern and Art Rolnick and the Hoover Institute's John Cochrane debate what's at stake. 🔗 cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Can taxing wealth help raise much-needed revenue for strained government budgets and lessen income inequality?

Join us to explore the potential benefits and challenges of wealth taxes, including recent experiences in Norway and Switzerland.

Learn more: cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...
September 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
What is the impact of the U.S. and China going their separate ways? In a recent Office Hours episode, Professor Kjetil Storesletten discussed the potential impact on innovation and economic growth.

Watch: youtu.be/TfleWWXhmLE
July 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
How will the Trump administration's tariff strategy impact economic growth and inflation? In a recent Office Hours episode, Professor V.V. Chari discussed these topics and lessons learned from the high inflation of the post-pandemic period.

Watch: youtu.be/nybw0exnJ7E

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July 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
What is the potential impact of President Trump's push to have more control of the Federal Reserve? On our podcast, Economist Art Rolnick explains how central bank independence is important to maintaining public confidence and reducing uncertainty.
More: youtu.be/1yPJLztnWfs
July 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
What is the potential economic impact of the latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration? On our podcast, Professor @tkehoe.bsky.social explained how Trump's tariffs on intermediate goods (like copper) hurt American manufacturers.

More: youtu.be/CXctWkB2xD4

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July 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Register now for the Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute Spring Roundtable! The event will take place on April 22 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Cowles Auditorium in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

You can register and read more about the event here:
cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...
April 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM