What’s up with the American economy right now?

While it's hard to predict where the US economy is headed, economist Laurence Ball says that he's "getting kind of nervous."

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
June 13, 2022 ~6 min

Neoliberalism creates appetite for inequality

Neoliberalism calls for free-market capitalism, regressive taxation, and the elimination of social services. It may also shape people's "souls."

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
May 11, 2022 ~6 min


Cash aid for refugees may cause inflation

A team of economists has concerns about cash aid for refugees and the inflation that could result. Here's their proposed solution.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
March 23, 2022 ~8 min

Expanded Child Tax Credit didn’t cut labor force

"The research indicates that providing parents with financial support for their children is not leading them to forgo employment income altogether."

Neil Schoenherr-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 4, 2022 ~5 min

Scarcity may not drive demand for vaccines

The initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines was limited. It seemed like an opportunity to test if vaccine scarcity drives demand.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Dec. 29, 2021 ~7 min

NFT explosion: Why are people buying digital art?

Built on the same technology as Bitcoin, NFTs have been a hot topic in 2021. Let experts explain the technology's wild rise.

U. Zurich • futurity
Dec. 15, 2021 ~11 min

Farmers get smaller share of what we pay for food

Farmers are getting less of what we pay for food, research from 61 countries around the world finds. That has pros and cons, say the researchers.

Ida Eriksen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
Sept. 27, 2021 ~4 min

To cut emissions, value each human’s wellbeing equally

A new study argues for a utilitarian approach to curbing carbon emissions, one that focuses on well-being rather than GDP.

Michelle Edelstein-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 14, 2021 ~7 min


How inflation fears can turn into the real thing

An economist breaks down just how bad inflation could get in the United States and explains how fearing inflation can actually bring it about.

Peter Iglinski-Rochester • futurity
July 19, 2021 ~9 min

What you should know about inflation right now

A economist explains why rising inflation is becoming a concern in the United States, what drives it, and what might work to prevent major problems.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
June 30, 2021 ~9 min

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