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Robert N. Stavins
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A.J. Meyer Professor of Energy & Economic Development, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA USA; University Fellow, Resources for the Future; Research Associate, NBER -- But Just My Opinions .. more

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Reposted by Robert N. Stavins, Iikka Korhonen

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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 1d
Wine Production and Inventory in the U.S., 2012–2024.
The inventory-to-production ratio has been rising for more than a decade, reaching 1.68 at the end of 2024. (Data for 2025 are not yet available).

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 2d
Worth reading … The Banality of MAGA Evil
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The Banality of MAGA Evil
Instead of criminal masterminds we got amoral, stupid grifters like Howard Lutnick
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 4d
France, World War I. This photograph illustrates the difficult logistics of supplying the front line in winter. French soldiers, known as Poilus (‘the hairy ones’), are transporting pinard (wine) to the front lines.

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 4d
"He is playing a profoundly dangerous and stupid game. He doesn’t care." open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
This Is How Trump Prepares America to Reject an Election
He’s already telling his supporters the system is rigged, floating unconstitutional ideas, and priming them for chaos if Republicans lose.
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 4d
Seduced by the Louis XIV Treatment
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Seduced by the Louis XIV Treatment
What JD Vance and his entourage in Milan teach us about Epstein’s magnetism
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 6d
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Obama Derangement Syndrome
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 7d
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Pete Hegseth’s Latest Enemy: Scouting America
While global conflicts rage and alliances fray, the Pentagon’s leadership has found time to target Scouting America for admitting girls and confronting its past.
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Reposted by Michael E. Mann, Richard S.J. Tol, Robert N. Stavins , and 10 more

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 7d
NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 7d
Excellent. Worth reading. Some good news I'm pleased to share. open.substack.com/pub/executiv...
The Federal Court Snapback
The judiciary, including the Supreme Court, is standing up to the president
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Reposted by Stephen M. Walt, Matthew Bunn

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 7d
Read this and check out the index across all 12 dimensions www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | ICE and Minnesota Have Pushed the U.S. Closer to Autocracy
Measuring America’s slide toward democratic erosion.
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 7d
I hope that American Decency Still Lives
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American Decency Still Lives
When pushed far enough, Americans will do the right thing
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 7d
Cryptocrash
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Cryptocrash
Notes on an interesting day
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 9d
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...
‘They Couldn’t Break Me’: A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 9d
Profiles in Cowardice, Tariff Edition
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Profiles in Cowardice, Tariff Edition
The Supreme Court’s silence says volumes
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 10d
I believer that Trump will do everything he can to prevent a Democratic majority in the House, because he knows that he would be impeached. He would not be convicted in the Senate, but his fear is the House hearings with key witnesses. Televised, every day. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 10d
Very, very disturbing
brendannyhan.bsky.social Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 11d
The last time he started talking like this, his allies minimized the risks and we ended up with January 6. This time we must take him literally and seriously. These comments are a five-alarm fire for democracy. In a functioning republic, he would be impeached and removed from office today.

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 10d
American Democracy Will Not Die in Darkness
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American Democracy Will Not Die in Darkness
Which means that it might — might — survive
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 10d
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/o...
Opinion | The Message From Texas Voters: We’re Neighbors, Not Enemies
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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 11d
The last time he started talking like this, his allies minimized the risks and we ended up with January 6. This time we must take him literally and seriously. These comments are a five-alarm fire for democracy. In a functioning republic, he would be impeached and removed from office today.

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 11d
Very disturbing, but not the least bit surprising with this corrupt and demented president. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search
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Reposted by Richard S.J. Tol

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 11d
Kevin Warsh and Weathervane Economics
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Kevin Warsh and Weathervane Economics
A man with his finger in the political wind
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 11d
Good article about potentially important court decision www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/c...
A Secret Panel to Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 13d
Excellent essay by my colleague, Jason Furman, re new Fed Chair.

www.thefp.com/p/four-rules...
Four Rules for the New Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh is a good pick for the Fed—if he is willing to stand up to Trump, writes Jason Furman.
www.thefp.com

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 13d
On Trump's ability to interfere in the upcoming Congressional elections ...
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Donald Trump is Settling Old Scores—and Making New Plans?
The Georgia voting records search warrant and Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 13d
Worth watching and listening to this for an update on international trade, imho …

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Talking with Chad Bown
YouTube video by Paul Krugman
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Reposted by Richard S.J. Tol

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 14d
Worth reading Paul Krugman's take on the soon-to-be Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
A Bad Heir Day at the Fed
No, Kevin Warsh isn’t qualified
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 14d
Time to Say Goodbye www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/o...
Opinion | Time to Say Goodbye
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 14d
The Lowdown on Debasement
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The Lowdown on Debasement
How seriously has investors’ confidence in America been shaken?
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Reposted by Greg Linden

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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 15d
Short and sweet…The World Files for Economic Divorce from America
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The World Files for Economic Divorce from America
What you do when your (trading) partner is abusive
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Robert N. Stavins @robertstavins.bsky.social · 16d
I think Paul Krugman is too optimistic, but I hope he's correct that "Minnesota is the Beginning of an American Color Revolution" open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Minnesota is the Beginning of an American Color Revolution
Ordinary people are ready to save democracy
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