Economics Uncovering the Financial Impacts of Local News Deserts New research shows that cities where newspapers closed up shop saw increases in government costs as a result of the lack of scrutiny over local deals. Kriston Capps
Economics Borrowing From the Future to Pay for Today’s Expenses Facing a giant budget deficit, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal plans to borrow $750 million against future income from a landmark legal settlement with cigarette makers. Cezary Podkul