A New Theory on San Francisco’s Inequality Problem
A graduate student is giving French economist Thomas Piketty a run for his money while re-imagining the worst culprit of inequality.
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The Gender Pay Gap Starts Really Early
Not only do young girls work more around the house than their male counterparts, but their parents reward them with a smaller allowance.
Demographic Decline in Atlantic Canada: Shrinking to Promote Economic Growth
Population decline is a positive economic indicator.
Can Alabama Crack Down on Predatory Lending?
With skyrocketing annual interest rates on payday loans, borrowers often don’t have enough money left over to cover rent and groceries.
Men Reminded of their Unattractiveness Make Riskier Financial Decisions
Glancing at images of good-looking male models can mess with a man's mind—and wallet.
Demographic Decline in Atlantic Canada: It’s the Economy, Stupid
Atlantic Canada is reportedly dying. I'll spend this week explaining why that isn't the case.
The Corporate Interests That Are Controlling U.S. Trade Policy
No wonder two proposed trade agreements are said to have negative consequences for working-class people.
Income Inequality Inspires Interest in Luxury Items
A state-by-state analysis of Google searches find high-status goods are of more interest in places with a larger gap between rich and poor.
A Stress Test for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
As congressional critics push for reform of Wall Street’s lead regulator, Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen says more of the decisions on bank oversight have shifted to Washington, D.C.
How Do You Make a Living, Ski Gear Lender?
Noah Davis talks to Forrest Shinners about Kit Lender, a service that provides ski apparel on an as-needed basis.