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Lauren Saidel-Baker

Lauren Saidel-Baker is an experienced speaker and economist. She graduated cum laude with honors in economics and a double major in religion from Wellesley College. Her experience in finance supports her commanding grasp of ITR Economics' programs and subscriptions and their practical applications.
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ITR Experts Say: Tariffs Threaten Exports Across the Country
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on August 22, 2018

Unintended consequences remain the overarching theme of tariffs. We find that tariffs are almost always inflationary, as they raise the price of imported goods to protect often higher-cost...

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Is US Manufacturing Dead?
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on August 15, 2018

Is US manufacturing dead? Not exactly. Contrary to this often-repeated pronouncement, total US manufacturing production has more than doubled since the 1970s and is now close to record-high...

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What Are the Top Leading Indicators That ITR Uses?
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on July 5, 2018

We use leading indicators at ITR Economics to discern future business cycle movements. Our leading indicator analysis is distinct from our economic forecasting, but does inform our...

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Artificial Intelligence and Automation - 3 Reasons Not to Fear Robots
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on June 8, 2018

The emergence of new technologies brings both risks and opportunities. Today, artificial intelligence is progressing at a pace that was inconceivable just a few years ago. The impact is...

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