Dean Baker

Co-Director, Center for Economic and Policy Research

Dean Baker is co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, DC. He is frequently cited in economics reporting in major media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, CNBC, and National Public Radio. He is author of several books, including "False Profits: Recovering from the Bubble Economy" and "The United States Since 1980." His popular blog Beat the Press is a weekly commentary on the state of financial reporting.

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Dean Baker Vets Libertarians

The extreme free marketers have their pros and cons.

Dean Baker on Dean Baker

The economist explains his economic views.

Dean Baker Talks Foreign Economic Policy

The economist on Europe, immigration and the World Bank.

Dean Baker Talks Domestic Economic Policy

The economist on income tax, bankruptcy, small business and social security.

Dean Baker: Public Healthcare Would Jumpstart the Economy

The economist on how best to stimulate the sluggish economy.

Dean Baker Sees Unemployment for the Long Term

Don’t expect a rebound before 2010.

Dean Baker Looks for Change on Wall Street

The question is if Wall Street will undergo lasting structural change.

Dean Baker: The U.S. Government Is a Bit of a Nanny

The economist looks at the run-up and reaction to the financial crisis.

Dean Baker Explains Obamanomics

The economist assesses economic reform under Obama.

Big Think Interview With Dean Baker

A conversation with the author and co-director at the Center for Economic and Policy Research.

Dean Baker on the First 100 Days of Barack Obama

The progressive economist Dean Baker on the first 100 days.

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