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Changing Economics

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Changing Economics

Far more than theory, the principles of economics are constantly evolving to help solve pressing societal problems, from inflation to income inequality.

The economics of every day

At its core, economics helps us understand how groups manage and use resources, but its reach extends to so many aspects of our lives.

Learn more about why you should study economics


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What can ease inflation?

Lawrence Summers, Harvard’s Charles W. Eliot University Professor, explores policy and legislation that could help control rising inflation.

Learn more about these approaches to inflation

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Is the housing market at an inflection point?

Both home prices and rents rose last year at their fastest pace in decades, but rising interest rates have already taken some heat out of the homebuying market.

The latest thinking from The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies

Addressing equity through economics

Economics can provide contributions to some of the world’s most pressing issues, from stagnant upward mobility to the rise of authoritarian populism.


Joseph Stiglitz

What are the consequences of our large wealth gap?

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz explores the alarming wealth and income gap in the U.S. that was set into motion by years of policy decisions and exacerbated by global financial crises.

Explore his solutions for addressing this issue

The cycles of history

Learning about economic crises of the past can prepare us for a more stable future.


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What are the parallels between the current Russian boycott and 1970s oil crisis?

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Better understand economic research

The Shorenstein Center has created tip sheets and explainers to help everyone understand academic research methods and find and recognize high-quality research.

Learn more from the Journalist’s Resource

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