Chris OatesWhy I support fast track trade authority, even if the trade deals are badThe news out of Washington yesterday is that Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) into…Apr 17, 2015Apr 17, 2015
Chris OatesAriana Grande’s latest song may have the worst character in pop musicPortrait of the Artist as a Mean GirlApr 9, 2015Apr 9, 2015
Chris OatesThe itchy sweater job marketThe United States and United Kingdom are suffering from what some economists might think is a case of CK syndrome: everything’s amazing and…Mar 4, 2015Mar 4, 2015
Chris OatesinChris OatesMario Financial Crisis Level 3–1: Bowser’s Magna CartaThere is one sure consequence of Mario’s adventures: Bowser does not marry the Princess. He, the head of state, chose a policy that failed…Feb 23, 2015Feb 23, 2015
Chris OatesinChris OatesMario Financial Crisis Level 2–1: Market DisruptorLet’s assume Bowser has heard from his advisors that the economy is seizing up. He shows boldness — the kind that few politicians in Europe…Feb 16, 2015Feb 16, 2015
Chris OatesinChris OatesThe other best presidentsToday, Presidents’ Day, is when the media surveys the American Political Science Association and announces who scholars rank as the best…Feb 16, 2015Feb 16, 2015
Chris OatesinChris OatesThe Financial Crisis of Bowser’s Kingdom: A Speculative History (Part 1)We’ve all seen the pictures. The Italian plumber and the Princess stand outside the castle. Fireworks explode above and Toad applauds below…Feb 15, 2015Feb 15, 2015
