Matthew O'Brien

Matthew O'Brien is an associate editor at The Atlantic covering business and economics. He has previously written for The New Republic.

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The Economics of Building an NBA Dynasty

The Economics of Building an NBA Dynasty

In a player's league, general managers matter more than head coaches. More »

Is Abenomics Doomed—or Will Japan Un-Doom Itself?

Is Abenomics Doomed—or Will Japan Un-Doom Itself?

Foreign investors, buoyed by Bernanke, sent Japanese stocks up. Then, spooked by Bernanke, they sent the Nikkei into a tailspin. Guess whose help Japan needs now? More »

The Biggest Economic Mystery of 2013: What's Up With Inflation?

The Biggest Economic Mystery of 2013: What's Up With Inflation?

Despite QE3, core inflation just hit a 50-year low More »

The Biggest Story in Photos

Protests Spread Across Brazil

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