Taking a More Sophisticated Look at Human Beings
When it comes to social dilemmas, there are four types of people, experimental economists say. By Nathan Collins…
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Did Donald Trump Kill the ‘Rust Belt’?
Trump’s doom and gloom is out of step with the times. Folks are ready to move on from…
How Default Settings Rule the World
The designers who decide defaults have immense, potentially life-saving power. By Lena Groeger One small change at the…
Are Payday Loans Really All Bad?
A new paper suggests payday loans improve well-being in some situations, but not in others. By Dwyer Gunn…
The Burdens of Mental Illness in the Service Industry
Service workers across America are struggling with the pressures of balancing mental illness and retail jobs. In San…
Struggling to Stay Nourished in a Banking Desert
Ensuring physical bank branches are in low-income communities is critical for their fiscal health. By Terri Friedline &…
Sorry Donald Trump: Not All Publicity Is Good Publicity
The Republican presidential hopeful is the first candidate to tank at the convention in almost 20 years. By…
End Internships
The unpaid internship system is unfair to students and exploitative to workers — young women in particular. By Malcolm Harris…
How Staying Home From Work Can Spread Disease
For people in essential jobs, calling in sick could put substitute teachers, nurses, and others at risk. By…
A New Analysis Suggests Hillary Clinton’s Economic Plan Will Boost Employment and GDP
Last night, Hillary Clinton laid out her economic plan for the country. And it’s about more than just…