Martin Feldstein, a professor of economics at Harvard, a former chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and a monthly Project Syndicate commentator since 2008, was one of the most accomplished economists of his generation. In his last commentary for PS (the top link below), Feldstein examined the ongoing dispute between the United States and China over trade and technology.
Martin Feldstein (1939 – 2019)
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Will the US Capitulate to China?
Will the US Capitulate to China?
Feb 25, 2019 Martin Feldstein warns that any bilateral trade deal that fails to address theft of US companies' technology will be useless.
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Why Is the Fed Still Raising Interest Rates?
Why Is the Fed Still Raising Interest Rates?
Dec 27, 2018 Martin Feldstein sees three reasons for continuing to tighten monetary policy, despite slowing economic growth.
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How to Save Social Security Systems
How to Save Social Security Systems
Nov 28, 2018 Martin Feldstein advocates a mixed system of fixed, tax-based benefits and variable, market-based returns.
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How to Increase America’s Saving Rate
How to Increase America’s Saving Rate
Jul 26, 2018 Martin Feldstein advocates legislative reforms that would expand the use of private pension investment vehicles.
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Global Aging and Fiscal Solvency
Global Aging and Fiscal Solvency
Jul 2, 2018 Martin Feldstein proposes two solutions to the problem of rising old-age-dependency ratios in many developed countries.
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America’s Exploding Budget Deficit
America’s Exploding Budget Deficit
May 29, 2018 Martin Feldstein blames the sharp rise in US debt on rapid growth in Social Security and Medicare spending.
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