Louis D. JohnstonRiding the wavePresident Trump hails his economic policy achievements at every opportunity. For example, here is a recent tweet:Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018
Louis D. JohnstoninArc DigitalAre We Sure The Fed Knows How The Economy Works?On the Fed’s vote to raise interest ratesDec 15, 20174Dec 15, 20174
Louis D. JohnstoninArc DigitalWhat Does American History Teach Us About How Immigrants Impact The Economy?Immigrants are not the same as they were 100 years ago. But neither is our economy.Nov 21, 20176Nov 21, 20176
Louis D. JohnstonThree questions for the new Fed ChairThis afternoon, President Trump announced his choice for Fed Chair (formal title: Chairman of the Board of the Governors of the Federal…Nov 3, 2017Nov 3, 2017
Louis D. JohnstoninArc DigitalThe Ship of State Encounters Icebergs AheadRepeal and Replace meets the Submerged StateJun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
Louis D. JohnstoninArc DigitalQWERTY, Health Care, and Public PolicyTechnological entrenchment is a lot like policy entrenchmentMay 1, 2017May 1, 2017
Louis D. JohnstonWill Mexico pay for the wall? No, we will“Trump Seeks 20% Tax on Mexico Imports” is the headline in the New York Times. President Trump claims this is how Mexico will pay for a…Jan 27, 2017Jan 27, 2017
Louis D. JohnstonSome economic history for Martin Luther King Jr. DayToday is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, a time to celebrate not only Dr. King’s life but the broader Civil Rights movement of which he was a…Jan 17, 2017Jan 17, 2017
Louis D. JohnstonDo the work — thoughts on the American Economic Association meetingsIt’s the look. You’re walking through the crowds at the American Economic Association meetings. When you pass someone they look at your…Jan 9, 2017Jan 9, 2017
Louis D. JohnstoninArc DigitalWhy Trump’s Economic Nationalism is the Wrong PrescriptionThe President-elect thinks Making America Great Again = Made in America. This is a mistake.Dec 26, 20162Dec 26, 20162