An economist focusing on wealth distribution and a long-time activist for social justice.

Mary M. (Polly) Cleveland is an economist focusing on wealth distribution and a long-time activist for social justice. Her blog, “Econamici,” also appears on the Dollars & Sense website. She serves on the Dollars&Sense board.

Recent Posts:

Why I’m Supporting Micah Lasher for Congress

Like his mentor Jerry Nadler, Micah is a professional politician in the best sense: personally unpretentious, deeply concerned with advancing the public interest, skilled in designing legislation and organizing support to get it passed. In short, he is a true leader.

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Research Interests

  • Economics of wealth distribution
  • Land and resource economics
  • Urban economics
  • Tax policy
  • Capital theory
  • History of economic thought
  • Economics and philosophy of Henry George
  • Economics of illegal drug markets
  • Simulation modeling