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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.

• Economic Crisis and RecoveryCrisis económica y recuperación

Hey Folks, January Retail Sales Were Revised Up by 2.3 Percent

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 16, 2021

16 Marzo 2021

As it turned out, the February figure was 0.7 percent lower than the number previously reported for February, which is pretty close to right on the mark.
As it turned out, the February figure was 0.7 percent lower than the number previously reported for February, which is pretty close to right on the mark.

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• Economic Crisis and RecoveryCrisis económica y recuperación

Profit Shares Fall to the Lowest Level Since 2009

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 15, 2021

15 Marzo 2021

The Federal Reserve Board released an item of good news that might be missed.
The Federal Reserve Board released an item of good news that might be missed.

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• Economic Crisis and RecoveryCrisis económica y recuperaciónInequalityLa Desigualdad

An 18th Reason to Be Optimistic About the Economy

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 14, 2021

14 Marzo 2021

There is little doubt that we will be seeing substantially more telecommuting even when the pandemic is fully under control. This implies a large gain in well-being that is not picked up in GDP.
There is little doubt that we will be seeing substantially more telecommuting even when the pandemic is fully under control. This implies a large gain in well-being that is not picked up in GDP.

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• Economic Crisis and RecoveryCrisis económica y recuperación

National Public Radio Makes Stuff Up to Tell a Story About Interest Rates and Budget Deficits

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 13, 2021

13 Marzo 2021

The link between rising budget deficits and rising interest rates told in this piece is completely at odds with the data.
The link between rising budget deficits and rising interest rates told in this piece is completely at odds with the data.

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The Interview Continues

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 11, 2021

11 Marzo 2021

You can get more of my thoughts here.

You can get more of my thoughts here.

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The New York Times Thinks It’s Reasonable that We Have to Beg Billionaires Not to Corrupt Our Elections

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 09, 2021

09 Marzo 2021

That is the takeaway readers of this piece on efforts to reform Section 230 would likely get.
That is the takeaway readers of this piece on efforts to reform Section 230 would likely get.

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An Interview for Those Who Want More of My Wisdom

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 09, 2021

09 Marzo 2021

What should progressives prioritize under Biden?
What should progressives prioritize under Biden?

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• Affordable Care ActInequalityLa Desigualdad

Are Shareholders Allies in the Fight Against Inequality?

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 08, 2021

08 Marzo 2021

The basic point is one that I, and others, have been making for a long time. CEOs and other top executives rip off the companies they work for.
The basic point is one that I, and others, have been making for a long time. CEOs and other top executives rip off the companies they work for.

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• Economic Crisis and RecoveryCrisis económica y recuperaciónEnvironment

Environment Versus How Many Jobs?

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 07, 2021

07 Marzo 2021

It is important to place the potential size of the job loss in some context.
It is important to place the potential size of the job loss in some context.

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• COVID-19CoronavirusEconomic Crisis and RecoveryCrisis económica y recuperaciónInequalityLa DesigualdadIntellectual PropertyPropiedad Intelectual

The New York Times Has not Heard of China’s (or Russia’s) Vaccines

By Dean BakerDean Baker

March 04, 2021

04 Marzo 2021

Are New York Times reporters prohibited from talking about the Chinese and Russian vaccines? 
Are New York Times reporters prohibited from talking about the Chinese and Russian vaccines? 

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