Economy
Florida Passed an Anti-Sanctuary Bill, but It Doesn't Have Any Sanctuary Cities
Economists warn the new law could cost the state over $120 million in taxes, and $3.5 billion in GDP.
The Empty Nationalism of Trump's Tariff Threats
Imposing tariffs on Mexican goods would have been harmful to the U.S. economy—and especially to Trump country.
Viewfinder: A Mariachi Band Performs at the New York Stock Exchange
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a mariachi band performs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 3rd, 2019, in New York City.
Young Puerto Ricans Are Leaving the Island to Escape the Territory's Debt
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, many college-aged Puerto Ricans are pursuing jobs elsewhere. Others are now deciding to stay.
Meeting Klobuchar Supporters at Her Campaign Launch
The crowd responded well to Amy Klobuchar's campaign launch. Will the rest of the country?
Why the Future of Work Is at Home
Even a cursory look at the social, environmental, and economic impacts of working from home indicates that even more people could and should be.
Climate Change and GDP: Is 55 Degrees America’s Economic Breaking Point?
A new study predicts some countries might receive an economic boost from climate change—but the U.S. isn’t one of them.
The Future of Work: Independence and Flexibility
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Incomes Continue to Stagnate and Decline
Workers keep losing ground.
The Baby Boomer Babysitter’s Club
If Boomers shift from executive jobs to caregiving, will Millennials get their baby boom?
The Future of Work: Stagnation, Automation ... Frustration
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
There's No Such Thing as 'The Gig Economy'
This isn’t a matter of technology—a service economy by another name is still a service economy.
What the Passover Story Teaches Us About Voting Behavior
Ancient Israelites and modern voters want to know what you've done for them lately.
Yes, Extremists Can Get Elected President
It will be hard for someone like Ted Cruz to earn his party's nomination. But if he does, he'll have a decent chance at winning the White House.
Did Fear-Mongering Make Ebola's Impact Worse?
While it's clear that many overestimated Ebola's impact, it's hard to draw a direct line from fearful predictions to economic loss.
Silicon Valley Is Already Dead
Waterloo's tech boom went bust, revealing the rise of the intangible economy.
Making the On-Demand Economy Work for Workers
Managed by Q’s success shows that it’s possible to create an on-demand product while serving both employees and clients rather than shorting the former for the benefit of the latter (we’re looking at you, Uber, Lyft, and all the rest).
Does Davos Actually Do Anything?
Research shows that the World Economic Forum, a meeting reserved for the one percent, might actually affect the rest of us.
A Financial Start-Up That Provides the Illusion of a Salary
Even, a new company that hopes to provide some peace of mind to hourly workers and freelancers, is a paranoiac technology for a time of justifiable economic paranoia.
The Cost of Juvenile Incarceration
States pay hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to keep each juvenile offender behind bars. A new report calculates that long-term costs of incarceration could add up to $21 billion annually.
A Desperate Town Hands Over Its DNA
The new American economy in three tablespoons of blood, a Walmart gift card, and a former mill town's DNA.
The Upside of Economic Downturns: Better Childhood Health
For children, the benefits of being born in tough times can outweigh the costs.
Should the One Percent Stop Hoarding So Much Cash?
A tax on excess cash holdings—for corporations as well at high-net-worth individuals—could help spur development.