Author Archives: Nicholas Gruen

Arise Nicholas Gruen: Economic Rockstar

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Nicholas Gruen

Yes, it is a little over the top isn’t it? Anyway, here’s Frank’s interview with me last Friday night.

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The Big Con – Reassessing the “Great” Recession and its “Fix”

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Nicholas Gruen

The Big Con – Reassessing the “Great” Recession and its “Fix” by Laurence J. Kotlikoff Abstract: Most economists differ, not on the causes of the Great Recession, but on their relative importance. They concur, though, on the basic problem, namely … Continue reading →

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Economic forecasts: more easy wins go begging

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Nicholas Gruen

In late June this year CEDA asked me to reprise an earlier presentation I gave to them on forecasting. They also asked for a blog post which I also reproduce below. Add one more item to the Overton Juggernaut, my term for that … Continue reading →

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Protectionists: I hate these guys

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Nicholas Gruen

People you don’t like – they’re everywhere International Competition and Adjustment: Evidence from the First Great Liberalization by Stephane Becuwe, Bertrand Blancheton, Christopher M. Meissner – #25173 (DAE ITI) Abstract: France and Great Britain signed the Cobden Chevalier treaty in … Continue reading →

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TriggerPod

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Nicholas Gruen

Konstantin Kisin is a comedian who was born in Russia and emigrated to Britain with his family when he was twelve. And he’s a friend of mine whom I met at the inimitable Kilkenomics. Like most comedians he’s a thoughtful guy. … Continue reading →

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Teen mothers and the success of their kids

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Nicholas Gruen

Grandparents, Moms, or Dads? Why Children of Teen Mothers Do Worse in Life by Anna Aizer, Paul J. Devereux, Kjell G. Salvanes – #25165 (CH ED HE LS) Abstract: Women who give birth as teens have worse subsequent educational and … Continue reading →

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Results of equal opportunity programs that will MAKE YOU GASP!!

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Nicholas Gruen

Do Equal Employment Opportunity Statements Backfire? Evidence From A Natural Field Experiment On Job-Entry Decisions by Andreas Leibbrandt, John A. List – #25035 (LE LS) Labor force composition and the allocation of talent remain of vital import to modern economies. … Continue reading →

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