Justin Wolfers
Justin Wolfers is an associate professor in the Business and Public Policy Department at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Wolfers is also a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and a senior scientist for the Gallup Organization.
His research interests include labor economics, macroeconomics, economics of the family, social policy, and behavioral economics. He has a doctorate in economics from Harvard University.
Articles By Justin Wolfers
The Economic Case for Same-Sex Marriage
The national discussion about same- sex marriage is heating up. Just last week, North Carolina voted to prohibit the practice, and, for the first time, President Barack Obama clearly came out in favor of it.
Job Sharing Would Ease the Pain of Recessions
No one likes to fire people, and no one likes to be fired. So it’s odd and unfortunate that U.S. employers do it much more than they need to.
Tax System Is America’s Biggest Spender
If you’re at all like us, chances are you’ll spend Tuesday evening finishing your taxes. As you search for every last deduction and credit, it’s worth asking: Does any of this make sense?
U.S. Economy Needs Stimulus, Not Soothsayers
Here’s something you don’t often hear an economist admit: We have very little idea where the economy will be next year.
Tea Party Can Thank the Sun for Success
Grassroots political movements such as the Tea Party are a mainstay of American society. But do they really make a difference?
Bernanke Needs Bounce in His Tail: Stevenson and Wolfers
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is trying out a new communication strategy that has the potential to dramatically change the outlook for the economy. The idea: By telling people more about its longer-term plans, the Fed can stimulate the economy even when interest rates are as low as they can go.
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