Archive - The Economics Brief

What do you need to know about tariffs?

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs on 185 countries that will make the effective tariff rate in the US higher…

Apr 6 •

Tim Murray, PhD

October 2023

What do we know about the Gender Wage Gap?

A data driven look

Oct 19, 2023 •

Tim Murray, PhD

June 2023

It's Time for some Good Economic News

May 2023 Update on the Economy

Jun 14, 2023 •

Tim Murray, PhD

July 2022

Is the United States in a Recession?

Data suggests the answer to this question is complicated and not definitive

Jul 30, 2022 •

Tim Murray, PhD

Why are Inflation and Gas Prices still High?

This article provides data and discusses the causes of the current elevated inflation in the United States. Follow Dr. Tim Murray on Twitter…

Jul 6, 2022 •

Tim Murray, PhD

May 2022

Investing in Cryptocurrency is Risky

Cryptocurrency is a speculative asset that has no intrinsic value. Read the article to see how investing in cryptocurrency compares to investing in the…

May 13, 2022 •

Tim Murray, PhD

January 2022

What is going on with Inflation?

Over the 18 months, we have all seen news headlines and politicians talk about inflation.

Jan 4, 2022 •

Tim Murray, PhD

November 2021

Where are all the workers? Its Complicated.

Musings on the Labor Market Shortage

Nov 29, 2021 •

Tim Murray, PhD

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