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Beat the press por Dean Baker

Beat the Press is Dean Baker's commentary on economic reporting. He is a Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR). To never miss a post, subscribe to a weekly email roundup of Beat the Press. Please also consider supporting the blog on Patreon.

A Quick Note on Trade and Inequality

By Dean BakerDean Baker

December 23, 2024

23 Diciembre 2024

Explore the connection between trade policies and inequality. Uncover the potential impact of tariffs on workers and the economy.

• Globalization and TradeGlobalización y comercioTrump

Trump Wants to Make Us Pay More for Oil and Gas

By Dean BakerDean Baker

December 20, 2024

20 Diciembre 2024

With his latest tariff threat, Donald Trump is pushing a policy that will raise prices for US consumers regardless of what Europe decides to do.

• GovernmentEl GobiernoMediaTaxes

Fixing the Media and Campaign Spending by the Rich

By Dean BakerDean Baker

December 19, 2024

19 Diciembre 2024

Explore the issue of media spending by the rich and its impact on democracy. Discover potential strategies for addressing this problem.

Government-Granted Patent Monopolies Lead to Corruption #47,284

By Dean BakerDean Baker

December 17, 2024

17 Diciembre 2024

Uncover the corruption behind government granted patent monopolies in the pharmaceutical industry and their impact on opioid addiction.

Bitcoin Won’t Put Food on the Table

By Dean BakerDean Baker

December 16, 2024

16 Diciembre 2024

The truth about Bitcoin: Uncover the reality behind Bitcoin's inability to address supply constraints and its impact on the economy.

Health Insurance Killing: Economics Does Have Something to Say

By Dean BakerDean Baker

December 12, 2024

12 Diciembre 2024

Understand the dynamics behind the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare. Learn about the interplay between healthcare claims, profit motives, and access to healthcare services.

Corporate Income Tax Collections Rise When They Are Not Voluntary

By Dean BakerDean Baker

December 11, 2024

11 Diciembre 2024

From Trump's corporate tax cuts to Biden's efforts to reverse them, explore the evolving landscape of corporate taxes and their impact on the economy.

Four Big Flaws in Trump’s Threat to China Over the Dollar

By Dean BakerDean Baker

December 04, 2024

04 Diciembre 2024

Learn about the strange tariffs threat made by Donald Trump on Truth Social and its potential impact on international trade.

Capitalism and Democracy: The Market is Far More Flexible than Christopher Caldwell Imagines

By Dean BakerDean Baker

November 29, 2024

29 Noviembre 2024

Explore the relationship between capitalism and democracy. Discover how the postwar settlement led to shared prosperity and thriving democratic institutions.