How to end the hostage-taking on the federal budget.
Economy
Reporting and analysis on the American economy and economic policy: how markets, monopolies, and public policy shape jobs, wages, and opportunity. Includes our long-running coverage of antitrust and corporate power in The Monopolized Economy.
Posted inEconomy, Politics
Could a Woman Demand “Family Time”?
Progressives have been quick to call Rep. Paul Ryan a “hypocrite” for demanding “family time” as a condition of running for the speakership. While declaring that he “cannot and will not” give up time with his family, Ryan has repeatedly opposed paid leave and other workplace protections. But what should irk progressives more than Ryan’s […]
Posted inEconomy
Why You Can’t Afford to Retire
And why expanding Social Security isn’t enough to help the middle class.
Posted inEconomy
Lagging Behind the World on Paid Leave
D.C.’s proposed paid leave benefit would lead the nation – but it still wouldn’t match what the Slovak Republic already offers its citizens.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Health Care
Change the Course of Biomedical History
Congress shouldn’t bypass a groundbreaking opportunity to support medical research.
Posted inEconomy, Government
Why Cities Need “Smart Water”
The next frontier in sustainability is reducing water loss. This startup is leading the way.
Posted inEconomy
Don’t Fear the Robots
Tech entrepreneur Martin Ford predicts robots will replace half of U.S. workers over the next 20 years. Here’s why he’s dead wrong.
Posted inEconomy
Retirement Raidings
Americans are borrowing record amounts from retirement savings. Should 401(k) loans be limited?
Posted inBooks, Economy, Magazine, September/October 2015, The Monopolized Economy
The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’ Anymore
The monopolist behind your favorite “craft” bourbon.
