Krugman: Good economy, negative vibes — the story continues
Partisanship, inflation fears keep Americans from appreciating nation's economic success even as they personally benefit.
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Krugman: Stuck ships may lead to supply chain inflation
Supply chains may become an economic wild card once again as shipping disruptions increase.
Krugman: Are immigrants the secret to America’s economic success?
The surge in immigration, instead of taking jobs and driving down wages, has helped increase the economy’s potential.
Krugman: Immigrants make America’s economy stronger and richer
Far from taking jobs away, foreign-born workers helped our recent success combining fast growth with falling inflation.
Krugman: Is the ‘vibecession’ finally coming to an end?
Not only has inflation plunged without a major rise in unemployment, voters seem to be noticing the good news.
Krugman: Is America on the mend?
Country's resilience in the face of the pandemic shock has been remarkable, but so has the public's pessimism.
Krugman: Understanding Bidenomics with rich guys in a bar
Common view of economic performance miss some of the temporary distortions caused by the pandemic.
Krugman: No, immigrants aren’t ‘poisoning the blood of our country’
Donald Trump's xenophobic hostility to foreign workers ignores their large contribution to America’s long-term growth.
Krugman: U.S. autoworkers strike a blow for economic equality
Maybe, just maybe, union victories in 2023 will prove to be a milestone on the way back to a less unequal nation.
Krugman: Why we should, but won’t, reduce the budget deficit
No immediate crisis, but high interest rates will almost surely crowd out private investment, hurting long-term prospects.