Have we entered an era of “post-truth politics,” in which ideology and propaganda have more influence over policymaking than data and evidence? If a post-truth world is the new normal, what is the role of academic research in decision-making? How does academic research shape mainstream reporting of key policy issues?
On Monday, November 6, the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago (BFI) hosted Greg Ip, Chief Economics Commentator for The Wall Street Journal, led a discussion on the role of academic research in shaping mainstream news. Greg shared his first-hand perspective on the influence of data and evidence in modern day policymaking and reporting.
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