Justin Wolfers

The past week has been a whirlwind of economic debates, election predictions, and market uncertainties. From the public dispute between economist Justin Wolfers and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance over inflation and grocery prices to warnings about the potential...

Economist Justin Wolfers has publicly disputed claims made by Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance regarding inflation and grocery prices. Wolfers challenged Vance’s assertion that former President Donald Trump would reduce grocery costs. What Happened: On Monday, Vance stated on X...

The United States may have reached a turning point in its decades-long battle against obesity. Recent data suggests that 2020 could mark the year when obesity rates in America not only peaked but began to decline, echoing the historic moment in 1963 when cigarette sales in the U.S. hit their apex...

A heated exchange between prominent economist Justin Wolfers and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) has reignited the debate over immigration’s economic impact, highlighting conflicting interpretations of federal data and academic research. What Happened: The dispute began when Vance, former President...

“Shark Tank” fame entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently disputed former President Donald Trump’s claims regarding violent victimization rates, providing a different perspective on the issue. What Happened: On Sunday, Cuban took to X to challenge Trump’s narrative on violent...

Renowned economist Justin Wolfers recently provided a critical evaluation of economic policy speeches delivered by former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. What Happened: Wolfers, known for his economic analyses, shared his thoughts on the social media platform X, and in an...

As we wrap up another eventful week, let’s take a look back at some of the most significant stories that made headlines. From Peter Schiff’s warnings about inflation to Justin Wolfers’ skepticism of Trump’s economic team, and a record-breaking interview between Elon Musk and...

Prominent economist Justin Wolfers expressed concerns about the potential “inflationary impact” of former President Donald Trump‘s economic policies. What Happened: On Friday, Wolfers took to X to voice his apprehensions about the inflationary effects of Trump’s economic...

Renowned economist Justin Wolfers recently expressed his skepticism about the competency of Donald Trump’s economic team and the potential impact of his policies. What Happened: Wolfers took to X on Wednesday, to voice his concerns about the economic team that would serve under Trump if he...

The past week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. From Rep. Matt Gaetz‘s (R-Fla.) proposal to downgrade travel advisory to El Salvador to the fluctuating fortunes of the Trump-themed “Restore the Republic” coin, there was no shortage of intriguing...

Mohamed El-Erian, the Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, echoed an analogy made by renowned economist and Ford School Professor Justin Wolfers. The analogy compares the recent financial market meltdown to a toddler tantrum, emphasizing unpredictability and emotional swings. What Happened: On Monday...

Renowned economist and Ford School Professor Justin Wolfers has weighed in on the current market turbulence, attributing significant volatility to fears of insider knowledge and recent Federal Reserve decisions. What Happened: Wolfers took to social media platform X, to discuss the recent market...

Influential economist Justin Wolfers recently expressed skepticism about the understanding of debt, cryptocurrency, and economics by former U.S. President Donald Trump. What Happened: Wolfers, who is a professor at the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, was responding to a...

Renowned economist and Ford School professor Justin Wolfers criticized a proposal by former President Donald Trump to eliminate taxes on Social Security for seniors. Wolfers suggested that increasing Social Security benefits would be more beneficial for all seniors, not just the wealthy. What...

Renowned economist Justin Wolfers scoffed at pro-Bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis‘ (R-Wyo.) point of view that adding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a strategic reserve would cut down inflation and national debt. What Happened: On Monday, Wolfers, who is also a professor at the Ford School...