Joseph Lawler

During last night’s debate, Bret Baier asked all the candidates to raise their hand if they would refuse a deficit…

Alex Tabarrok points out that the Fed’s new promise to keep short-term interest rates at zero for two years will,…

David Wessel of the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the White House intends to nominate two economists for the…

With the closing statements finished, a few thoughts (ignoring the specter of Rick Perry hovering over the debate): It is…

In Michigan, President Obama “urges voters to scold Republicans” (New York Times) Elizabeth Warren prepares for a possible Senate run…

The GOP candidates will hold a debate in Iowa, at 9 p.m. tonight (USA Today) President Obama till travel to…

Megan McArdle has written a retrospective of outgoing Council of Economic Advisors chair Austan Goolsbee for the Atlantic, portraying Goolsbee…

In Iowa today, Mitt Romney made a distinction that is slightly more subtle than the statement that corporations consist of…

Two major news items related to the now-downgraded, government-owned Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: 1. Fannie has purchased the servicing…

Treasury yields fall to record lows after Fed policy announcement (CNN Money) David Cameron promises harsh response after riots rock…