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We Have Data! (Finally.)
Markets signal confusion
7 hrs ago • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
Libraries as Engines of Economic Mobility
A Decode Econ Special Edition
21 hrs ago • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
What Do We Really Expect From College Professors?
A conversation with my friends and a question for my students
Nov 20 • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
 and 
Dr. Jeni Al Bahrani
Did We Really Lose A Million Jobs in 2025?
New report says we did, and the BLS says expect old data on Nov 20th
Nov 19
The Economic Case Against SNAP Work Requirements
Do work requirements work?
Nov 18 • 
Michael Prunka
What are Your Views on Zohran Mamdani?
Special reader request
Nov 17 • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
Let's Talk About the Cost of Breakfast
When the government doesn’t measure prices, DoorDash will happily try.
Nov 14 • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
Are We Teaching the Right Skills? What Students Say They Learn
New working paper says...
Nov 13 • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
 and 
Dr. Jeni Al Bahrani
Brought to You by the Letter K
The K-Shaped Economy and Why It Matters
Nov 12 • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
The 50 Year Mortgage
How to make homeownership affordable, again.
Nov 11 • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
Senate Advances Deal to Reopen Government After Centrist Democrats Strike Major Compromise
Eight senators cross partly lines
Nov 10 • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
Reflection on Building Decode Econ
Behind the Scenes of Building a Newsletter
Nov 8 • 
Abdullah Al Bahrani
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