Marco Annunziata
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Marco Annunziata
Jan 23, 20214 min read
The Biden Age
How the economy fares in the Biden age will depend crucially on whether his new policies help or hinder the coming innovation boom.
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Marco Annunziata
Dec 30, 20206 min read
7 Lessons And 1 Resolution
7 lessons from 2020 on technology, information, the economy, and human nature; and 1 resolution for 2021
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Marco Annunziata
Aug 15, 20206 min read
The UBI Debate
Last Thursday Karl Widerquist and I debated Universal Basic Income. Here's a summary of the debate.
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Marco Annunziata
Jul 3, 20203 min read
Charting A Path To Independence
On this July 4 with social distancing and no fireworks, an independent look at the data, and a bit of optimism on Covid-19 and the economy
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Marco Annunziata
Jun 21, 20203 min read
Coronavirus And The Economy: The Hard Part Begins Now
US covid-19 cases have picked up just as economic indicators started to rebound. For policymakers and businesses, the hard part starts now.
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Marco Annunziata
Jun 12, 20204 min read
Looking At Who's Looking To Hire
Deciphering the US jobs market has never been harder. Real-time job postings data can give us a precious line of sight into the recovery.
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Marco Annunziata
May 29, 20204 min read
Covid-19: The Unintended Consequences Of The Policy Response
The policy response to the Covid-19 recession risks undermining long-term growth, causing a painful prolonged curtailment in living standard
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Marco Annunziata
May 6, 20209 min read
Coronavirus: Ten Key Lessons And Their Implications
As we enter the next phase of the covid-19 crisis, here are ten key lessons and their implications
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Marco Annunziata
Apr 25, 20205 min read
Coronavirus: Sweden--Herd Immunity vs Herd Mentality
Sweden tackled Covid19 without closing its economy, drawing harsh criticism. But we should want Sweden to succeed, for our own sake.
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Marco Annunziata
Apr 18, 20204 min read
Coronavirus: A Targeted Strategy To Save Lives And Jobs
It's time to reopen our economies with a targeted strategy that protects the most vulnerable--and avoids an economic catastrophe
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Marco Annunziata
Jul 13, 20192 min read
Don't Take It For Granted
Wall Street Journal editor at large Gerard Baker published a brief piece on central banking this weekend. I found it very disturbing—more...
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Marco Annunziata
Mar 16, 20191 min read
The Age of Fiscal Abundance
Modern Monetary Theory has triggered a heated debate. Prominent economists have criticized it in strong terms—my favorite is this piece...
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Marco Annunziata
Aug 24, 20183 min read
Singularity University Summit: John Mellencamp and the Future of Work
Singularity University’s annual Global Summit can be both inspiring and overwhelming—this year was no exception. I love the enthusiasm...
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Marco Annunziata
Mar 24, 20183 min read
The surprising key to keeping the U.S. recovery going: Manufacturing innovation
The current U.S. economic expansion is already one of the longest on record—it turned 104 (months) in February. The manufacturing sector...
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Marco Annunziata
Jan 30, 20184 min read
Japan's wager
Policymakers in advanced economies are disappointed with the slow pace of wage growth. Even as the global economy accelerates and labor...
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Marco Annunziata
Jan 14, 20183 min read
Buckle up
One should never say “I told you so”. Never. It is irritating and inelegant. But…what the heck…my optimism for 2017 has been vindicated....
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Marco Annunziata
Dec 16, 20174 min read
Out with the old
In some countries, at the end of the year people discard things that are old, ugly, broken, useless, out of fashion. In some cases they...
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