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4 min

The Biden Age

How the economy fares in the Biden age will depend crucially on whether his new policies help or hinder the coming innovation boom.

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Marco Annunziata

Dec 30, 2020
6 min

7 Lessons And 1 Resolution

7 lessons from 2020 on technology, information, the economy, and human nature; and 1 resolution for 2021

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Marco Annunziata

Aug 15, 2020
6 min

The UBI Debate

Last Thursday Karl Widerquist and I debated Universal Basic Income. Here's a summary of the debate.

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Marco Annunziata

Jul 3, 2020
3 min

Charting A Path To Independence

On this July 4 with social distancing and no fireworks, an independent look at the data, and a bit of optimism on Covid-19 and the economy

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Coronavirus And The Economy: The Hard Part Begins Now

Marco Annunziata

Jun 21, 2020
3 min

Coronavirus And The Economy: The Hard Part Begins Now

US covid-19 cases have picked up just as economic indicators started to rebound. For policymakers and businesses, the hard part starts now.

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Marco Annunziata

Jun 12, 2020
4 min

Looking At Who's Looking To Hire

Deciphering the US jobs market has never been harder. Real-time job postings data can give us a precious line of sight into the recovery.

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Covid-19: The Unintended Consequences Of The Policy Response

Marco Annunziata

May 29, 2020
4 min

Covid-19: The Unintended Consequences Of The Policy Response

The policy response to the Covid-19 recession risks undermining long-term growth, causing a painful prolonged curtailment in living standard

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Coronavirus: Ten Key Lessons And Their Implications

Marco Annunziata

May 6, 2020
9 min

Coronavirus: Ten Key Lessons And Their Implications

As we enter the next phase of the covid-19 crisis, here are ten key lessons and their implications

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Coronavirus: Sweden--Herd Immunity vs Herd Mentality

Marco Annunziata

Apr 25, 2020
5 min

Coronavirus: Sweden--Herd Immunity vs Herd Mentality

Sweden tackled Covid19 without closing its economy, drawing harsh criticism. But we should want Sweden to succeed, for our own sake.

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Coronavirus: A Targeted Strategy To Save Lives And Jobs

Marco Annunziata

Apr 18, 2020
4 min

Coronavirus: A Targeted Strategy To Save Lives And Jobs

It's time to reopen our economies with a targeted strategy that protects the most vulnerable--and avoids an economic catastrophe

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Marco Annunziata

Jul 13, 2019
2 min

Don't Take It For Granted

Wall Street Journal editor at large Gerard Baker published a brief piece on central banking this weekend. I found it very disturbing—more...

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Marco Annunziata

Mar 16, 2019
1 min

The Age of Fiscal Abundance

Modern Monetary Theory has triggered a heated debate. Prominent economists have criticized it in strong terms—my favorite is this piece b...

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Singularity University Summit: John Mellencamp and the Future of Work

Marco Annunziata

Aug 24, 2018
3 min

Singularity University Summit: John Mellencamp and the Future of Work

Singularity University’s annual Global Summit can be both inspiring and overwhelming—this year was no exception. I love the enthusiasm fo...

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The surprising key to keeping the U.S. recovery going: Manufacturing innovation

Marco Annunziata

Mar 24, 2018
3 min

The surprising key to keeping the U.S. recovery going: Manufacturing innovation

The current U.S. economic expansion is already one of the longest on record—it turned 104 (months) in February. The manufacturing sector ...

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Marco Annunziata

Jan 30, 2018
4 min

Japan's wager

Policymakers in advanced economies are disappointed with the slow pace of wage growth. Even as the global economy accelerates and labor m...

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Marco Annunziata

Jan 14, 2018
3 min

Buckle up

One should never say “I told you so”. Never. It is irritating and inelegant. But…what the heck…my optimism for 2017 has been vindicated. ...

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Marco Annunziata

Dec 16, 2017
4 min

Out with the old

In some countries, at the end of the year people discard things that are old, ugly, broken, useless, out of fashion. In some cases they l...

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