Louis D. Johnston
Louis D. Johnston

Louis D. Johnston

Professor @CSBSJU; Economics, public policy, jazz, and history from central MN. Views are strictly my own and not those of CSB|SJU or MinnPost.

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Louis D. Johnston
Feb 2, 2018 · 2 min read

Riding the wave

President Trump hails his economic policy achievements at every opportunity. For example, here is a recent tweet:

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Louis D. Johnston
Dec 15, 2017 · 4 min read

Are We Sure The Fed Knows How The Economy Works?

On the Fed’s vote to raise interest rates

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Louis D. Johnston
Nov 21, 2017 · 5 min read

What Does American History Teach Us About How Immigrants Impact The Economy?

Immigrants are not the…

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Louis D. Johnston
Nov 3, 2017 · 2 min read

Three questions for the new Fed Chair

This afternoon, President Trump announced his choice for Fed Chair (formal title: Chairman of the Board of the Governors of the Federal Reserve System): Jerome Powell, a current Fed governor appointed by President Obama in 2012. He will take over in February 2018…

Louis D. Johnston
Jun 1, 2017 · 4 min read

The Ship of State Encounters Icebergs Ahead

Repeal and Replace meets the Submerged State

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