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October 30, 2024

Election 2024
How Does Immigration Affect the U.S. Economy?

Presidential candidates Harris and Trump differ sharply on the benefits of immigration for the U.S. economy. What role do immigrants play?

In Brief by Diana Roy

October 23, 2024

RealEcon
Trade Is a Win for the U.S. Economy

This op-ed was originally published by The Detroit News online on October 20, 2024 and in print on October 21, 2024.  As Americans get ready to head to the polls, no issue is more central to their…

Article by Inu Manak and Fariha Kamal RealEcon

October 8, 2024

United States
The CHIPS Act: How U.S. Microchip Factories Could Reshape the Economy

The CHIPS and Science Act seeks to revitalize the U.S. semiconductor industry amid growing fears of a China-Taiwan conflict. Where is the money going, and how is the effort playing out?

In Brief by Diana Roy

June 12, 2024

Economics
Global Growth Tracker: World Economies by GDP

This tracker charts the economic growth performance through time of ninety-one countries around the globe.

Article by Benn Steil Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

April 16, 2024

United States
Is Rising Student Debt Harming the U.S. Economy?

Higher education provides students many socioeconomic benefits and increases the global competitiveness of the United States, but mounting student loan debt has sparked a debate over federal lending …

Protestors hold "cancel student debt" signs outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors Renewing America

August 28, 2024

Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies
Aging Will Hit China’s Economy Far Harder Than Is Recognized

Aging is not only shrinking the labor force but damaging productivity—and therefore per capita GDP growth.

Aging Will Hit China’s Economy Far Harder Than Is Recognized
Post by Benn Steil and Elisabeth Harding Geo-Graphics

July 22, 2024

RealEcon
Toward a More Prosperous, Less Polarized, Worker-Friendly Economy

The United States has long relied on tax-and-transfer programs to address the problem of inequality, but these have failed signally to mitigate growing societal polarization. A new approach to econom…

High angle view of workers holding American flag in factory.
Article by Alex Raskolnikov and Benn Steil RealEcon

August 7, 2024

Colombia
Colombia Isn’t Ready for a New Venezuelan Migration Wave, Plus Bukele’s Mano Dura Threats Won’t Fix the Economy

Petro leaves Colombia ill-equipped to handle a new Venezuelan migration wave; Bukele’s mano dura tactics got results on crime, but won’t fix the economy.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Speaks at new session of congress
Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman Latin America’s Moment

April 2, 2024

Economics
Local Leaders in the Global Economy

Many Americans are losing faith in the benefits of internationalism. But whether it’s wars in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine, worsening extreme weather as a result of climate change, or the trade-offs of…

Podcast California Governor Newsom and Australian Ambassador Rudd meet to sign climate pact.
Podcast by Gabrielle Sierra, Matthew P. Goodman, and Nina Hachigian Why It Matters

June 14, 2024

Labor and Employment
Labor Unions Are Getting Stronger. What Does That Mean for the U.S. Economy?

Organized labor saw a historic resurgence in activity in 2023. Shifting U.S. trade policy under both Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden could continue to prioritize workers regardless of who wins …

In Brief by Upamanyu Lahiri