Economists' blogs

Why a mostly useless industry dominates corporate political spending.

Why Big Money Supports Trump Fascism backed by Big Money is one of the most dangerous of all political alliances.We saw it in 1930s Germany, when industrial giants bailed out a cash-strapped Nazi party right before Hitler’s election, thinking that Hitler would protect their money and power. We are seeing something similar now.

The cost of living may not be the G.O.P.’s, um, trump card.

Here’s Why Prices Are Still HighAmericans feel like they’re still being price-gouged, even as inflation has come down. In many ways they’re right.If we take a closer look at a few of the biggest drivers of inflation, we’ll see that some corporations are still using their power and shady techniques to keep prices high while they rake in record profits.Let’s start with rent.