Tag: Economics

Eric Gertler, CEO and chairman of U.S. News & World Report, has successfully steered the company from print to online platforms, making it a trusted source for important decision-making.
In a comparison between economist Paul Krugman's views on immigration from 2006 and 2024, a shift is noted from concerns over the negative impact of immigration on low-skilled workers in the earlier piece to a more positive outlook in the later one.
This personal essay recounts the author's experience with the snack cart at Hebrew school and their attempt to sell their own snacks for profit.
Claudia Goldin, a Jewish scholar at Harvard University, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for her extensive research on gender disparities in the labor market.
The text discusses the return of zero-sum foreign policy and the implications of this mindset in relation to China.
The podcast discusses the connection between new inflation numbers and a general sense of unease in society, linking certain criminal behaviors like shoplifting to contributing to rising prices and affecting the national mood.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Ari Bergmann, a PhD and financier, discusses the economic benefits of shemittah, which is the year when the land is allowed to rest.
Nathan Sussman, an Economics Professor and leader of the Israel 2050: Climate Crisis Preparedness project at the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses the potential benefits of implementing a carbon tax in Israel to reduce emissions without harming business activity or growth significantly.
David Bahnsen discusses the Build Back Better bill on a podcast, highlighting its potential political impact on Democrats.
In a discussion with Jonathan Silver, Michael Eisenberg, an Israeli venture capitalist and author, challenges the notion that the Hebrew Bible separates the pursuit of wealth from ethical conduct.
The text discusses the possibility of approaching inflation and the advice not to panic about it, despite concerns raised by some experts given past experiences with inflation.
Economist Joseph Zeira from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem talks about his book "The Israeli Economy" as discussed on the Tel Aviv Review.
The author discusses the high costs associated with being Jewish, including expenses for synagogue membership, day school tuition, and kosher food.