Does Raising Teacher Salaries Improve Performance?
It may seem obvious, but other countries' experiences illustrate a more complicated story in improving education outcomes for students.
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Members of Congress Are Guaranteed Pay Through Shutdowns. Can All of Them Afford to Forgo Paychecks?
Over 100 members of Congress refused their paychecks in solidarity with unpaid workers.
The Future of Work: Shorter Hours, Higher Pay
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.
The Art of Negotiation for Women in the Workplace
Could banning salary negotiations for new employees reduce gender bias?
The High-Salary Trifecta: Gay, Black, and Male
A new study suggests a surprising combination of factors could lead to the best pay.
Four Things That Contribute to the Gender Pay Gap
It's not just about women getting paid less than men for the same work.
Time-as-Money Mindset Decreases Green Behaviors
New research finds paying people an hourly wage, or otherwise getting them to think in time-as-money terms, makes them less likely to act in environmentally friendly ways.
If We Want Better Teachers, We Need Better Incentives
Teachers receive salary and pension benefits later in their careers, which works to the advantage of many, including the unions that lead them, but this rewards structure could be keeping lots of talented individuals out of the classrooms.
Selfishness Pays: Every Assist Costs an NBA Player $6,000
Teamwork wins games, but a taste for “hero ball” means players are much less cooperative during playoffs. That kind of selfish play is often rewarded with boatloads of money.