History says tariffs rarely work, but Biden’s 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs could defy the trend
The early timing of Biden’s move, changing supply chains and national security fears suggest the tariffs might work this time, at least for a while.
Tinglong Dai, Bernard T. Ferrari Professor of Business, Johns Hopkins University •
conversation
May 17, 2024 • ~9 min
May 17, 2024 • ~9 min
Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range climate forecasts
Option price swings show how much traders believe seasonal climate and weather matters for all sorts of industries, not just the ones you might expect.
Derek Lemoine, Professor of Economics, University of Arizona
• conversation
May 14, 2024 • ~8 min
May 14, 2024 • ~8 min
New York City greenlights congestion pricing – here’s how this toll plan is expected to improve traffic, air quality and public transit
One more reason not to drive into midtown Manhattan: Soon it will cost an extra $15 as New York City launches its long-debated congestion pricing system.
John Rennie Short, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County •
conversation
April 10, 2024 • ~9 min
April 10, 2024 • ~9 min
Daniel Kahneman changed how we think about human nature – the psychologist remembered by a former student
Remembering his immense contributions to psychology and economics.
Daniel Read, Professor of Behavioural Science, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick •
conversation
April 2, 2024 • ~7 min
April 2, 2024 • ~7 min
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