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Dean Baker

Co-Director, Center for Economic and Policy Research

Dean Baker is co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, DC.  He is frequently cited in economics reporting in major media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, CNBC, and National Public Radio.  He is author of several books, including "False Profits: Recovering from the Bubble Economy" and "The United States Since 1980."  His popular blog Beat the Press is a weekly commentary on the state of financial reporting.