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Predictions of the future guide investor decisions in volatile markets. Insights from CBS Professor Abby Joseph Cohen paint a challenging year for the U.S. and global economies, but opportunities abound.

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles highlight how suppressed insurance premiums and government policies incentivize Americans to settle in areas with a high climate risk, exacerbating economic and environmental disasters.

As the U.S. election nears, the American public is witnessing the power of social media and elections: the partnership between political candidates and content creators, says Professor Mohamed Hussein.

Will Trump’s economic policies, including tax cuts, targeted aid, and responsible spending deliver stronger growth? Explore insights from CBS faculty.

It’s clear that Kamala Harris takes the climate crisis much more seriously than Donald Trump. But even Trump's climate change stance cannot derail the ongoing global shift toward a low-carbon, high-efficiency economy, which continues to gain momentum, according to CBS's Professor Gernot Wagner.

With tariffs driving up prices and threatening corporate growth, voters need to understand the real economic stakes of US and China trade policies, says Professor David Weinstein.