Business & Economics Economics Previous Site Sections Accepting a Warming Planet Could Cool Urge To Go To War New psychological research suggests the shared threats posed by a changing climate may bring people together in a common cause. Tom Jacobs
Economics You Got a License for Those Kools? Governments routinely restrict the sale of dangerous drugs. The same goes for firearms. But another deadly consumer product—cigarettes—can… Tom Jacobs
Economics Meditation: Strong Preventative Medicine for Heart Patients New research finds major health benefits of meditation for African Americans with heart disease. Tom Jacobs
Economics The Wizard of Oz in One Sentence It may or may not be “the best film synopsis ever,” as many have dubbed it, but Rick… Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Congratulations, Mr. President, and Bon Voyage! Looking for President Obama over the next few years? You should start at the White House, of course,… Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Do the Arts Open Hearts? New NEA-funded research finds a link between altruistic behavior and attending cultural events. Tom Jacobs
Economics The Many British Invasions America’s reputation is rather poor in many parts of the world, arguably due to our propensity to protect… Tom Jacobs
Economics Please Give? Sure, So Long as My Guy Wins New research suggests Americans give more to charity when a member of their political party is in the White House. Tom Jacobs
Economics Glucose Mouth Rinse Really Does Enhance Self-Control That weird study we wrote about a couple of months ago just got reinforced. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief America’s Increasingly Tribal Electorate A political scientist explains the disconnect between our moderate policy views and our intense hatred for the other side. Tom Jacobs