James D. Gwartney

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James D. Gwartney is professor of economics and policy sciences at Florida State University. He is an expert on such economic issues as taxation, labor policy, and the economic analysis of government.

His research has focused on the measurement and determination of factors that influence cross-country differences in income levels and growth rates. Dr. Gwartney is the co-author of the annual report, Economic Freedom of the World, which provides information on the consistency of institutions and policies with economic freedom for more than 150 countries.

The Daily Economy4/24/22

Yes, the High Inflation Rates Will Continue in 2022

"A shift to a more restrictive monetary policy to control inflation is likely to result in a recession. One can only hope that the Fed is able to handle this…

Yes, the High Inflation Rates Will Continue in 2022
The Daily Economy2/25/21

Yes, This Time We’ll Have Inflation, and Here’s Why

"The political forces supportive of anti-growth policies such as trade restrictions, higher minimum wages, perverse energy regulations, and cronyism appear to be on the rise, and they will dampen future…

Yes, This Time We’ll Have Inflation, and Here’s Why
The Daily Economy7/7/20

The Economy after COVID-19

"One thing is certain: life in America is not going to be the same after COVID-19. Like the Great Depression and World War II, the pandemic will exert an impact…

The Economy after COVID-19