The Fed has been in control of inflation for years, which is a “remarkable accomplishment,” Christopher Phelan told an editorial writer. In fact, after the stultifying…
Bob Litterman said a strong, global carbon tax could keep warming below 2 degrees Celsius from pre-industrial levels — but it needs to happen now. In fact, he said current…
The Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute held an academic conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota to advance the understanding of Practical Issues in Public Pension Design on…
On September 21, dozens of Edward C. Prescott’s former students gathered for a conference covering topics such as affordable housing, Medicaid, tax policy, and bank regulation…
The University of Minnesota was proud to present Professor Anne Krueger, former chief economist at the World Bank, with an honorary degree for her invaluable contribution to…
From the beginning of his academic career, economics senior Kazimier Smith has been able to dig in to research. “I think a lot of times research ideas come from places you…
Graduate student Vegard Nygaard wants to figure out why there can be such large differences in life expectancy among people and to help policymakers understand ways they can…
Tim Kehoe discusses the trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico that President Donald Trump signed on Friday, which will have a big impact on Minnesota agriculture.
For nearly three generations, the United States and scores of other nations have prospered through trade governed by international rules. But in the last couple of years…
Since 2000, public pension funds have increased the levels of asset risk in their portfolios, principally through their allocations to illiquid assets. Going forward, a stable…