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Macroeconomics
Economists are predicting a recession. Does that really mean we'll have one?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jan 30, 2023
We take a look inside the world of economic forecasting and ask whether predictions are reliable.
Leading economic indicators fall — again
Jan 25, 2023
The Conference Board's closely-watched index has fallen consistently since February 2022, indicating higher risk of recession.
Why it's so hard to agree on the causes of inflation
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
Apr 4, 2022
As inflation hits 40-year highs on several key metrics, not all economists agree on the causes.
Pandemic has economic forecasters going back to the drawing board
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 16, 2021
For Ellen Zentner, chief U.S. economist at Morgan Stanley, the pandemic meant scrapping all the models and going back to the fundamentals.
Economist Paul Romer on why macroeconomists are ‘totally off base’
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 7, 2016
The NYU professor and World Bank chief economist has caused a bit of hubub in the dismal science.
How the falling ruble will affect emerging markets
Dec 17, 2014
Rattled investors can turn risk averse.