Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
Briefly

Jason Furman's comment during a discussion at an economics conference reveals a surprising gap between economists' consensus on free trade and the public's contemporary beliefs, especially in light of political trends favoring protectionism.
Despite economists' long-standing support for free trade and immigration as key drivers of growth and innovation, political leadership has shifted towards mercantilist perspectives, visibly at odds with economic doctrine.
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