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The Peeples Economist
Answering big questions with economics research in a way people can understand.
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Why People Don't Trust Economists
Many people don't trust economists with policy. Why not?
How Mississippi Escaped the Bottom Tier of U.S. Education
U.S. reading and math scores have been declining for over a decade. Why has Mississippi risen in the ranks, and does this matter?
How ChatGPT Will Steal Your Attention
Businesses are already using GenAI to make advertising more efficient, so you will buy more from them.
Why the Same Stores Are in Every City
Large businesses have been dominating for decades, while small businesses are no longer as common
Why Living Became Expensive after the Pandemic
How supply shocks, demand surges, and global events reshaped the cost of everyday life in 2022.
Why Young Men are No Longer Working
Particularly younger men without college degrees
Why America Doesn't Make Things Anymore
Manufacturing used to be a pillar of the American economy, but that has changed since 1950
Why the South is Dying Earlier
Life expectancy has been increasing for the U.S., but the South lags behind.
Why Countries Can Owe Trillions and Still Prosper
Understanding the economic factors that make massive national debt possible