May/June 2026 The Economics of Trump's War with Iran Just how much damage will the war and its aftermath inflict on the global economy? John Miller May 11, 2026
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Left Hook Economics The Byproducts of the War on Iran Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz affects not just oil and fertilizer, but also the many oil- and gas-based inputs essential to everyday goods. C. P. Chandrasekhar and Jayati Ghosh May 6, 2026
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