What Do Millennials in Rural America Think About the State of Workplace Policy?
Two researchers set out to find out what 10 working-class Millennials in southern Ohio think about work-family policy…
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Donald Trump Is Preparing to Unravel a Century of GOP Trade Policy
The president-elect’s pick of Robert Lighthizer as U.S. trade representative signals a new era of protectionism. By Jared…
Our Best Economics Stories From This Past Year
The most important reads from our coverage of health care, manufacturing, prison systems, and more.
The Ongoing Mess at a Pro-Donald Trump Political Committee
America Comes First can’t seem to decide if it’s a PAC or a super PAC, but in either…
The Potential Secretary of Labor Who Can’t Stand Labor Unions
The co-author of Andrew Puzder’s deregulatory manifesto says “he’ll put in place everything we laid out in the…
Amazon, the Monopolist?
Does the government need a more robust regulatory response to the online retailer?
The Fight Over Municipal Internet
“Cities want to invest in more competition,” says the director of the Community Broadband Networks Initiative. “But states,…
Flags of Convenience: Trump’s Secretary of Transportation’s Major Conflict of Interest
Elaine Chao’s family owns ships flagged abroad, a way to avoid U.S. taxes and higher labor costs. But…
How to Convince the Rich to Donate Money
New research suggests charitable appeals work best when they fit with the donor’s self-concept. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
The Pro-Trump Group That Didn’t Obey ‘Any Campaign Finance Law Whatsoever’
The America Comes First PAC did not disclose its donors before Election Day. And its top funder is…