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An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic? A national coin shortage.

As people find contactless ways to pay for goods, physical money—particularly coins—have become hard to come by. But the national coin shortage is more than an inconvenience; it has serious consequences for people who routinely pay in cash or don’t have access to a bank account, says William Dickens, university distinguished professor of economics and social policy.
- by Molly Callahan July 17, 2020
Is a recession necessary to fight COVID-19?

A record 3.3 million people in the United States filed for unemployment last week. “We don’t want people to go back to work—that’s the whole point of ‘social distancing,’ of trying to bend the curve,” says William Dickens, University Distinguished Professor of economics and social policy.
- by Laura Castañón and Tyler Machado March 26, 2020
What’s really at stake in the trade war between the US and China?

The tariffs that leaders in the United States and China imposed upon each other’s countries likely won’t have a huge effect on either economy, according to Northeastern economics professor William Dickens. But, he says, the underlying political brinkmanship could.
- by Molly Callahan August 26, 2019
Economist: Consumers wouldn't feel impact of tariffs in short term

The steep trade tariffs imposed by President Trump late last week likely won't affect U.S. consumers initially, according to Northeastern economics professor William Dickens. But some U.S. businesses and states could feel the sting in the longer term if trade wars break out with countries in Europe and Asia.
- by Molly Callahan March 13, 2018
What the Fed rate hikes mean for the economy and your wallet

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point. We asked professor William Dickens, chair of Northeastern’s economics department, to weigh in on the Fed’s decision and what it means for average Americans, including students and young alumni.
- by Greg St. Martin March 17, 2017
Record-setting Dow is good news, but more for peace of mind

On Wednesday, the Dow Jones industrial average closed above 20,000 for the first time ever. Though the high-water mark is good news from a financial perspective, our experts say that it’s more important psychologically than quantitatively.
- by Molly Callahan January 27, 2017
3Qs: Why the Fed maintained interest rates, and what it means

After much speculation, the Federal Reserve on Thursday announced that it would hold the line on U.S. interest rates, which have not increased in nearly a decade. Professor William Dickens, chair of the Department of Economics, discusses the Fed’s decision and what it all means.
- by Matthew McDonald September 18, 2015

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