Economics Archives

Economics

Where Are the Women and Minorities in Financial Planning?

A new crop of firms have focused their efforts on introducing a diverse clientele to financial services, and ensuring that women and minorities working within the industry have an opportunity to advance.

Tatiana Walk-Morris

Economics

Closing Pot Dispensaries Increases Neighborhood Crime

Medical marijuana outlets increase street traffic, which deters potential criminals.

Tom Jacobs

Economics

New Database Examines How the United States Prosecutes Corporate Crime

Fines for companies have risen over the last 25 years, but the number of prosecutions has remained roughly the same, according to information compiled by a University of Virginia law professor and his research team.

Rick Paulas

Economics

How Powerful Corporate Copyright Is Killing the Repair Industry

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 was meant to protect artists and programmers, but it has ended up preventing consumers from fixing their products.

Rick Paulas

Economics

Yet Again, No ‘Trump Bump’ in Economic Growth

This comes after a disappointing first quarter of 2017 that showed only 1.4 percent growth.

Jack Denton

Economics

Trump Transferred Wealth to His Son Eric, Avoiding the Accompanying Taxes

These transactions illustrate the unique advantages that real estate developers like Trump have when passing down valuable assets between generations.

Derek Kravitz, Cezary Podkul & Will Parker