Robert Shapiro

Robert Shapiro is the chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, as well as an advisor to the International Monetary Fund and senior officials of the Obama administration. Under President Bill Clinton, he was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs.

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Bloomberg’s Real Economic Impact

Critics say New York City’s technology, finance, and housing booms have left the poor and middle-class behind. But a new study suggests that improvements in public school performance are leading to rising incomes and property values across the city.

Robert Shapiro

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OUCH

The Cost of Dysfunction

The current battle over the budget and debt ceiling may be coming to an end. But we shouldn’t discount the long-term economic costs of brinksmanship.

Robert Shapiro

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LOOK OUT

Who’s Threatening the Economy

America’s financial ship of state is plowing ahead in a low gear. But external political and economic winds could blow it off course.

Robert Shapiro

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Mind Matter

America’s Idea Economy

It’s a cliché to note that ideas power the American economy. This week’s official revisions of growth tells us just how significant a factor they are.

Robert Shapiro

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WARNING

Are Robots Killing Job Growth?

The lingering financial crisis, the sequester, and ill-timed austerity are tamping down jobs growth. But a more positive force—technology—is also responsible for our subpar employment recovery.

Robert Shapiro

Robert Shapiro

Bloomberg’s Real Economic Impact

The Cost of Dysfunction

Who’s Threatening the Economy

America’s Idea Economy

Are Robots Killing Job Growth?

U.S. Rocks at Globalization

A Nation of Immigrants?

The Economic Growth Mess

Ditch Austerity Budget

Cyprus Crisis Still Threatening