Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
The manipulation of economic statistics has failed to accurately reflect the underlying economic reality. For this reason, gathering more nuanced and better-targeted statistics must be prioritized. […]
Year: 2013
Who Says the Euro Crisis Is Over?
Even if the euro survives, the crisis isn’t over until the periphery starts growing and people start finding jobs. […]
Who Wants to Be Treasury Secretary?
Even a cursory review of the hard facts confronting recent Treasury secretaries suggests that the current nominee may end up facing the most difficult job of any of them. […]
Is the Italian Economy on the Mend?
Reforms undertaken in Italy have done little to redress its competitiveness and growth problems. In the coming elections, Italians should elect those most likely to commit to more vigorous reforms over a long period. […]
Uri Dadush on EU Debt Crisis
An interview about Spain’s banking system, unemployment rates, and the economic situation in EU […]
What the U.S. Fiscal Deal Means for the World
The U.S. fiscal deal is a step in the right direction. But Washington still needs to address the biggest cause of the chronic fiscal crisis—exploding healthcare costs. […]