Justin Wolfers.
Australian and American economist and public policy scholar
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Trump's second term has prompted economic analysis.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Economist Justin Wolfers at the University of Michigan analyzed how Donald Trump's tariffs could negatively affect workers.Some support2 reports
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Justin Wolfers criticized the G7 and International Energy Agency regarding their pledges on fuel releases.Some support1 report
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Political scientist analyzes Trump's political decline, while Wolfers discusses corruption via media and Rogan criticizes Trump's financial gains and conduct.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Justin Wolfers warned that the war with Iran is driving up commodity prices and posing geopolitical risks to markets.Some support3 reports
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An economist at the University of Michigan is linked to the persistent weakness in the U.S. economy, concurrent with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to attacks on Iran.Well supported5 reports
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Justin Wolfers challenged Scott Bessent's claim regarding the K-shaped economy on August 17th.Some support1 report
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Concerns about AI's economic impact are mounting, with warnings from experts like Justin Wolfers and calls from Bernie Sanders about wealth concentration driven by AI.Some support1 report
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Experts Justin Wolfers and Alan Kohler discuss the current state of the U.S. economy and relevant policy issues.Some support1 report
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The AI revolution is discussed in relation to workers in Detroit.Some support1 report
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Around Justin Wolfers this week
News at the entities that move Justin Wolfers most-
University of Michigan StructuralInflation exceeds the FED target rate, leading to threats of financial crunch from rate hikes.Moves Justin Wolfers
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump, Hegseth, and Bessent discuss threats and escalation against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Moves Justin Wolfers
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Brookings StructuralBrookings is the county seat of Brookings County.Moves Justin Wolfers
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International Energy Agency OperationalThe International Energy Agency reports that the AI boom is impacting global resource consumption.Moves Justin Wolfers
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YouTube OperationalGabon requires Meta to improve content moderation and suspends access to YouTube and TikTok for eight months.Moves Justin Wolfers
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FED Shared contextRising oil prices contributed to market volatility as Moody's maintained a negative outlook on France, whose debt is monitored by the FED.Moves Justin Wolfers
Connections
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Donald Trump Operational
Wolfers provides economic analysis and criticism of Donald Trump's political agenda and policies.
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University of Michigan Structural
Justin Wolfers holds a formal academic appointment as an economist/professor at the University of Michigan.
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Brookings Structural
Justin Wolfers holds the position of senior fellow at Brookings.
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Google Mentioned together
Wolfers commented on the economic impact of AI, a field central to Google's operations.
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FED Shared context
Justin Wolfers provides expert commentary and analysis regarding the FED's monetary policy decisions and role in economic stability.
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Molly Jong-Fast Operational
Molly Jong-Fast hosted a discussion featuring Justin Wolfers.
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International Energy Agency Operational
Justin Wolfers critiques the International Energy Agency's fuel release pledges.
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YouTube Operational
Justin Wolfers utilizes his YouTube show as a platform to discuss policy.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Mentioned together
Justin Wolfers comments on market conditions using labor market data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Matt Frei Mentioned together
The two individuals co-appeared as guests on the media program The Fourcast.
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Alan Greenspan Mentioned together
Justin Wolfers commented on Alan Greenspan's career and views.
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Detroit Shared context
No direct relationship between Detroit and Justin Wolfers is established in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Economist Justin Wolfers at the University of Michigan analyzed how Donald Trump's tariffs could negatively affect workers.
- Justin Wolfers criticized the G7 and International Energy Agency regarding their pledges on fuel releases.
- Political scientist analyzes Trump's political decline, while Wolfers discusses corruption via media and Rogan criticizes Trump's financial gains and conduct.
September 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 events- An economist at the University of Michigan is linked to the persistent weakness in the U.S. economy, concurrent with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to attacks on Iran.
- Concerns about AI's economic impact are mounting, with warnings from experts like Justin Wolfers and calls from Bernie Sanders about wealth concentration driven by AI.
- Experts Justin Wolfers and Alan Kohler discuss the current state of the U.S. economy and relevant policy issues.