Putting moral insight back into economics enhances understanding of political outcomes For much of the 20th century, the disciplines of moral psychology and economics were seen as distinct—each ...

Whatever comes next in China will be based on the country's traditional value system, which, as MIT's Yasheng Huang emphasizes in his new book, has underpinned high levels of prosperity and innovation ...

Adam Smith’s seminal contributions continue to illuminate the interconnected realms of economic behaviour and moral philosophy. His works, notably The Wealth of Nations and The Theory of Moral ...

55% believe the economy is shrinking, and 56% think the US is experiencing a recession, though the broadest measure of the economy, gross domestic product (GDP), has been growing. 49% believe the S&P ...

The Chinese economy is, arguably, more imbalanced than ever. The continuous stream of facts and arguments from people like Michael Pettis and Brad Setser show this beyond any doubt. In the context of ...

I have a new paper out critiquing the "Law and Political Economy" Project. The Hewlett Foundation funds the project, based at the Yale Law School, as part of its nine-figure war on "neoliberalism." As ...

Recent geopolitical events and policy announcements have demonstrated an unusual disconnect between significant economic threats and stock market reactions. Financial markets have shown unexpected ...

As the clock ticks toward a potential government shutdown at midnight on October 1, 2025, the looming crisis holds more than just economic consequences. It signals a deepening rift in the nation’s ...