Economy
TIPP Poll data on Americans' perception of the economy is the foundation for this section. Topics covered include U.S. consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, job market, economic growth, recession, financial stress, economic outlook, personal financial outlook, federal economic policies. We also cover trade, taxes, and debt. Our TIPP economic optimism index, financial stress index, job sensitivity metrics, and other polling on current economic issues drive the discussions.
Libertarians And Political Action
That turned one of the sharpest critiques of state power into a seminar-room parlor trick.
The Boom They Never Saw Coming
A surge in investment, manufacturing, productivity and jobs is reshaping the American economy in ways that have received little attention.
How Neoliberals Fueled The Rise Of Socialism
Look any deeper, though, or ask some follow-up questions, and the truth will eventually surface.
US Mortgage Rates Hit New 2026 High, Nearing 7%
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.71% this week, its highest level since July 2025, according to Freddie Mac.
Rothbard’s Forgotten Critique Of The Inflation Premium
Rothbard illustrates the error with an expected 50 percent fall in prices. Fisher’s reasoning could imply lending 100 gold ounces today for only 53 next year since those ounces would buy more.
Tax The Rich Foolishness
Even before the DSA surge, the party insisted there is plenty of money out there, all the government had to do was grab it and problems would be solved.
The Capture Of The Constitution: How Public Sector Unions Exploited Free Speech To Suppress Black Upward Mobility
To understand how public sector unions captured the political economy of the inner city, one must isolate the structural difference between private and public labor.
Trump Administration Reviews California Coastal Program Amid Oil Push
Environmental advocates warn that weakening California’s coastal oversight could reduce protections for beaches, coastal bluffs and other sensitive areas.
Fed Governor Waller Signals No September Rate Hike Unless Inflation Reverses
He said the effects of tariffs and higher energy costs appear to have been limited so far.
Why Did The Dutch Central Bank Move 86 Tons Of Gold To London
The transfer took place between March and August and involved more than one-quarter of the Dutch gold held in North America.
Data Center Debate Draws Contrast Between Democrats And GOP In Georgia
Their approaches, and the policy implications that follow, could prove critical come Election Day.
The Philosophical Contradictions Of Democratic Socialism
Democratic socialism is attractive because it promises to reconcile democracy with economic equality
How Are Rising Oil Prices Reshaping Global Markets
Rising oil prices are also lifting inflation expectations and putting upward pressure on government bond yields