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The authors emphasize that the world urgently requires trillions of dollars to invest in climate action and biodiversity protection to keep…
As a member of the Clinton administration in the Commerce Department from 1997 to 2001, I participated in achieving that rare balanced…
A veteran economist suggests six principles for using fiscal policy effectively in a high-inflation environment.
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Explains the landmark Great American Outdoors Act and why the bipartisan politics aligned to make it possible.
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As the global economy weakens and markets grow more volatile, it is hard to imagine a worse time to stop 25% of US federal spending for…