Topic: Economic Analysis & Policy

Pension crisis looms: At a disadvantage compared to boomers, Generation Z falls into the pension trap

California’s ‘regulatory failure’ blamed for wildfire insurance disaster

Gas prices hop higher in California, Bay Area after refinery blaze

Bay Area businesses brace for tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China: Possible impact here

Greg LaBlanc, professor at Berkeley Haas: “You’re a software company or you’re dead”

Trump’s economic plans could cause inflation: IMF chief economist

Antoine Lévy: “There could be a shock to French debt in 2025”

This economist survived a wildfire. Now she’s taking on California’s insurance crisis

Economic growth and finance at Davos 2025

Costly wildfires imperil utilities accused of causing the spark

IMF lifts US outlook, warns countries against protectionism, subsidies

As one cycle ends, another begins amid growing divergence

Many in Pacific Palisades were not wealthy. After fire, can they rebuild?

How climate change is reshaping home insurance in California — and the rest of the U.S.

How is climate change impacting home insurance markets?

Forecast: Social security contributions up to 50 percent

How is climate change impacting home insurance markets?

What America’s top economists are saying about AI and inequality

How Elon Musk benefits from his proximity to Trump

Malmendier calls for four percent target for defense spending