Journal Article
Steeling the U.S. Economy for the Impacts of Tariffs
Virdi, Kelvinder; Sposi, Michael (2018-04)
Proposed steel and aluminum tariffs would likely trim a quarter percent from the U.S. gross domestic product over the long run. U.S. metals industries would likely expand, while heavy industries, such as machines and equipment, would probably contract along with aggregate capital formation. The main risks lie in the potential for retaliation by trading partners and the possibility of a trade war.
Economic Letter , Volume 13 , Issue 5 , Pages 1-4

Journal Article
Brexit Through the Gift Shop: No Refunds
Virdi, Kelvinder; Sposi, Michael (2017-12)
The effects of Brexit through higher barriers to trade could cost British households the equivalent of 428 British pounds annually or $580 in 2016 prices. Effects across the rest of the EU would vary, but countries that trade extensively with the United Kingdom, such as Ireland, stand to incur the greatest losses.
Economic Letter , Volume 12 , Issue 15 , Pages 1-4

Journal Article
U.S. productivity growth flowing downstream
Virdi, Kelvinder; Sposi, Michael (2016-10)
Measurements of U.S. productivity growth have declined, particularly in the high-tech sector. This may reflect increased U.S. specialization in upstream activities in the global supply chain. Those activities tend to experience slower productivity growth.
Economic Letter , Volume 11 , Issue 12 , Pages 1-4

Journal Article
Wind Power a Growing Force in Oil Country
Virdi, Kelvinder; Lee, Justin J. (2017-04)
Southwest Economy , Issue Q2 , Pages 14-14