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Economics has a rich dude problem

New research shines a light on the field's major blind spots

Christopher Ingraham
Nov 12, 2021
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Economics has a rich dude problem

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The field of economics has been tremendously influential in American policymaking across the past half century or so. Democratic and Republican presidents alike have relied on economic advisors to help them craft policy on everything from taxes to wages to the regulation of industry. The discipline is…

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