Economics

The CEOs of Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines argue that the Persian Gulf states' subsidization practices are anti-competitive.

When applicants are considered for a tech job, race and gender matter.

New research links anger with economic conservatism.

Rulings in recent years have effectively forced consumers to file class actions in the region where the corporation is based or to disaggregate claims into separate filings.

Enforcement was left up to consumers, and many legitimate mining operations were shuttered.

It's a noble art, but awful profession.

Some of the ideas contained within the new policy agenda reflect the growing influence of the party's progressive wing.

The best use of spare cash is to purchase devices or services that save you time.

Jessie Landerman, a writer, producer, and director with the New Media Advocacy Project, discusses a new series of videos to help communities stand up to big mining companies.

A new crop of firms have focused their efforts on introducing a diverse clientele to financial services, and ensuring that women and minorities working within the industry have an opportunity to advance.

Medical marijuana outlets increase street traffic, which deters potential criminals.

Scott Allard chats with Pacific Standard about the disconnect between the perception and reality of suburban poverty.

Research tends to show that business school tanks ethical and moral standards. But a generational shift is offering new hope.

The EPA head called for any renegotiation of the Paris Agreement to focus on the exportation of purportedly environmentally friendly technology.

A new report argues for lifetime career loans as part of a modern New Deal for American workers.

A fierce group of local activists, including a cappella group Raging Grannies, brought about a deciding vote. Though Portland will likely lose $4.5 million annually starting in 2020, its city council will have more time to address other pressing issues, including homelessness.

And, as it turns out, many economists don't love the administration's apparent investment priorities.

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Making the government a shareholder in for-profit companies could actually boost those companies' productivity.

The new CBO report isn't likely to provide much comfort to anyone concerned about how people with pre-existing conditions would fare under the AHCA.

President Donald Trump has restored consumer confidence in private prisons—but they were never in danger of failing to begin with.

The state's insurance department is following up on our findings that eight auto insurers charge more in minority neighborhoods than in other neighborhoods with similar risk.

Do egregious events from world history—specifically colonialism—warrant some sort of official reparations and, if so, what would these look like?

Due to a system error, Uber's ride commission was coming out of gross fare, costing workers extra.