What’s Keeping the United States From a Clean Energy Economy?
A new report authored by the Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee lays out the barriers to a transition to renewable energy.
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Is a Tax Repatriation Holiday a Good Idea?
The 2004 holiday didn't work as intended, and there's little reason to believe another one will be any different.
How High Unemployment Harms the Next Generation
New research finds high jobless rates raise adolescents' stress levels, making it less likely they enroll in college.
How Trump Could Have Benefited from Tax Loopholes in the U.S.
Donald Trump's supporters crowed when leaked pages of his 2005 return showed he paid a hefty amount of taxes. But the returns for the following years, which remain secret, likely include some hefty refunds of that payment.
You’re a Brand-Damaging Old Flag
Researchers find Americans react negatively when Old Glory is used to sell merchandise.
Trump’s Lack of Regulation May Make Some Farmers Very Rich
If the farm bill isn't renewed, the U.S. government will wind up paying farmers a pretty penny. But renewing the bill conflicts with President Trump's executive order for agency deregulation. What's Congress to do?
Once Again, China Has Been Cooking the Books
To skeptics of China's economic success, news of local governments' misreported figures come as no shock.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Is Taking a Leave of Absence
A committee of upper management will run Uber in Kalanick's stead.
One Top Economist Weighs in on How We Can Bring Back the American Dream
Richard Reeves says we need to expand our scrutiny of inequality beyond the top 1 percent.
Paul Ryan Is Wrong About the Effects of Estate Tax on Wisconsin
As they push to abolish the estate tax, the House speaker and President Trump may be exaggerating its harm to small businesses and family farms.