The joint processes of industrialization and globalization have undoubtedly reshaped the United States labor market in the post-war period. The dislocation of previously prosperous manufacturing industries in the United States, particularly in what is now call... More »
Using forty years of price data from the raw cane sugar market in New York City, trade economist Douglas Irwin finds that market demand responds asymmetrically to tariff increases versus tariff reductions. More »
A recent paper underscores the difficulty of studying the World Cup and does not draw firm conclusions, but finds suggestive evidence that hosting the World Cup could have a negative impact on exports. More »
American manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance, and strong policy support is crucial. More »
U.S. metros, the nation's exporters, are driving economic recovery. More »
The oil embargo against Iran will hurt that country's economy. But it could also have adverse effects in the EU. More »