Economics

In the last downturn we were hesitant to move too aggressively. We feared an outbreak of inflation or financial instability. I think we’ve learnt in fact we can act faster and more forcefully.” — Tom Barkin, CEO-Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

February 21, 2020

Said@Duke: Tom Barkin on New Monetary Policies

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aerial of downtown Durham

January 9, 2020

Charles Becker on Predicting What Durham Will Look Like in 2040

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Peter Arcidiacono, Charles Clotfelter and Helen Ladd

January 8, 2020

Who's Influencing Education Policy?

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December 11, 2019

Survey: Half of US CFOs Expect Recession in 2020 As Election Looms

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Indermit Gill, at a campus event. Gill, an economics professor, helped develop a forum for Duke researchers to share their works-in-progress in global studies. Photo by Tiffany Goetzinger

November 8, 2019

New Global Working Paper Series Connects Scholars Across Disciplines

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Michael Munger: The Five Sorry Rules of Lateness

November 6, 2019

Michael Munger: The Five Sorry Rules of Lateness

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graphic of the high cost of dialysis for patients

October 30, 2019

Large Chains Dominate Dialysis Care. This Hurts Patients

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Give Women Credit

October 2, 2019

Erica Field: Give Women Credit

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Behavioral Economic Interventions -- Not a Choice Between Nudges and Shoves

September 24, 2019

Dr. Peter Ubel: Behavioral Economic Interventions -- Not a Choice Between Nudges and Shoves

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Said@Duke: "Learning and owning the problem is very important for getting out of a crisis. Always remember 1+1=2, no matter where you end up in the world, no matter what the circumstances." -- Ralph Chami

September 24, 2019

Said@Duke: Ralph Chami on Economic Policies for 'Fragile States'

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Distinguishing Contractors From Employees

September 16, 2019

Michael Munger: Distinguishing Contractors From Employees

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August 28, 2019

An Inside Look at Duke's Finances

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Campbell Harvey developed the yield curve indicator to accurately predict coming recessions.

July 1, 2019

It's Official: The Yield Curve is Triggered. Does a Recession Loom on the Horizon?

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Sandy Darity. Photo by Roger Haile

May 30, 2019

Sandy Darity Has Some Thoughts About Inequality

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To Reverse Environmental Loss, We Must Dodge 5 Hurdles

May 9, 2019

Alexander Pfaff: To Reverse Environmental Loss, We Must Dodge 5 Hurdles

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May 3, 2019

Class of 2019: Ray Liu on Building a Business and Fostering Connections

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