Closing Pot Dispensaries Increases Neighborhood Crime
Medical marijuana outlets increase street traffic, which deters potential criminals.
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Why Poverty Is Skyrocketing in the Suburbs
Scott Allard chats with Pacific Standard about the disconnect between the perception and reality of suburban poverty.
Do Ethics Have a Place in Business Schools?
Research tends to show that business school tanks ethical and moral standards. But a generational shift is offering new hope.
Scott Pruitt Lobbies for Lower Emissions Through Technology, Not Regulations
The EPA head called for any renegotiation of the Paris Agreement to focus on the exportation of purportedly environmentally friendly technology.
Can Lifetime Career Loans Help Dislocated Workers?
A new report argues for lifetime career loans as part of a modern New Deal for American workers.
The Story Behind Portland’s Corporate Divestiture
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.
Trump’s Budget Represents His Administration’s Plan for Solving America’s Economic Ills
And, as it turns out, many economists don't love the administration's apparent investment priorities.
What Would Your Marketplace Health Insurance Cost Under the American Health Care Act?
Take our quiz for an estimate of your marketplace premium.
Should the Government Seize Corporate Stock?
Making the government a shareholder in for-profit companies could actually boost those companies' productivity.
The New CBO Score Shows the AHCA Hasn’t Changed Much
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.