Why You Should Be Paying Attention to the Proposed Heinz/Kraft Merger
The recent merger between Heinz and Kraft foods could have serious ramifications for consumers and producers.
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A Big Financial Boost for Low-Income Families
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a boon to low-income families, both financially and motivationally, according to a new study.
How Do You Make a Living, Paleoartist?
Francie Diep talks to Jennifer Hall about illustrating animals that have been dead for a very, very long time.
Baseball’s Best Teams of 2015
A mathematical model says the Washington Nationals will win the most games in Major League Baseball this season.
Are People Who Major in Economics More Anti-Social Than the Rest of Us?
Probably. And that's concerning.
The Elderly Prisoner Population Is Soaring, and So Are Its Costs
Advocates argue that early release is the most compassionate and cost-effective solution.
Will the Fed Ever Be Able to Stop Payday and Other High-Cost Lenders?
New rules put forward by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would have a major impact on the high-cost loan industry. But if history is any guide, lenders will quickly find some loopholes.
In Defense of Rent Control
Rent control has long been criticized by economists, but the list of theoretical harms often aren't observable in reality. With a lack of serious public housing funding, the policy may be one of the best, and cheapest, ways to protect low-income families.
Who’s Leaking Confidential Information From the Federal Reserve?
After looking for nearly six months, the Federal Reserve says it couldn’t find out who had shared confidential policy information. Critics in Congress aren’t satisfied with the account.