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Krautmann's Korner

Krautmann's Korner supplies departmental news, announcements, and the occasional quips and quotes from the chair of the economics department.

Why They Call it “Transfer Payments”

Professor Anthony Krautmann / 04/01/2019 / Posted in: Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

A recent article by John Merline in USA Today highlights a particularly odd activity of government: it is primarily a check-writer. While efficiency... read more
Export Base Multiplier and GM’s Cutting 14,000 Jobs

Professor Anthony Krautmann / 12/04/2018 / Posted in: Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

General Motors (GM) recently announced a shutdown of five plants in North America, laying off about 14,000 workers (including 8,000 white-collar... read more
Sorry, Not Sorry: Chicago Dodges Another Bullet with Amazon HQ2

Professor Anthony Krautmann / 11/16/2018 / Posted in: Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

Amazon recently announced the “winning” cities in the HQ2 lottery. Amazon decided to locate two headquarters — one in New York City and... read more
The Republican Tax Bill: Part I

Professor Anthony Krautmann / 01/12/2018 / Posted in: Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

What are the potential effects on the macro-economy of this new tax policy? According to Politifact: The potential impact on... read more

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Krautmann's Korner

Why They Call it “Transfer Payments”

Export Base Multiplier and GM’s Cutting 14,000 Jobs

Sorry, Not Sorry: Chicago Dodges Another Bullet with Amazon HQ2

The Republican Tax Bill: Part I

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