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Apr 9
3 min

A 7-Step Guide To Biden's Infrastructure Plan

Biden’s plan covers the right priorities; but the no-budget-constraint, bigger government approach could do more harm than good

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Four Questions That Will Shape 2021 And Beyond

Marco Annunziata

Mar 17
1 min

Four Questions That Will Shape 2021 And Beyond

Four questions that will shape our economic future: on innovation, globalization, public debt and monetary policy

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Marco Annunziata

Mar 13
2 min

Roaring Back Or Overheating?

Is US fiscal stimulus really too large? What are the risks to inflation and financial stability? Can technological innovation help?

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Marco Annunziata

Feb 28
3 min

Uncertainty String Theory

Policymakers keep contributing to greater uncertainty; it will make their jobs a lot harder.

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Marco Annunziata

Feb 7
3 min

Long Term Unemployment

Unless we steer policy, technology and education in the right direction, long term unemployment will keep rising, and inequality with it.

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Marco Annunziata

Jan 30
4 min

Who Would've Thunk It?

Surprising statements from unlikely sources that should raise awkward questions and ring alarm bells

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Marco Annunziata

Jan 23
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...

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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...

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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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