As the US prepares to replace NAFTA, a labor scholar who was critical of Perot but shared concerns about the deal revisits the claim that helped him become the most successful third-party candidate since Teddy Roosevelt.
Presidents Xi and Trump agreed to restart trade talks at the G-20, but even if a major deal is reached, US companies would still have a very hard time doing business in China.
Facebook offers lofty ideals for its digital currency.
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Facebook claims its new cryptocurrency will bring financial inclusion and opportunity to billions, pushing cash further to the fringes. Is that a good thing?
A weaker domestic economy could limit Trump’s options.
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A Nobel Prize-winning political economist found a way to promote good governance and protect users without the need for heavy-handed government regulation.
Sluggish jobs growth may compel Federal Reserve Board Chair Powell to take action.
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An economist explains why the long-term drop in the participate rate is an even bigger problem for the US economy than the May slowdown in jobs growth.
Just another American abroad.
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If headlines about bombings and airplane crashes are making you rethink your international travel plans this summer, a look at how many Americans actually die abroad should set your mind at ease.
Hurricane Michael reportedly caused an estimated $25 billion in damage. But that doesn’t tell the whole story.
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With hurricane season comes the usual efforts by insurance companies and government agencies to calculate the economic costs. An economist explains how they’re doing it wrong.
Legislative action regarding vehicle emissions is overdue, and needs urgent attention by the federal government.
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This shocking figure comes from our back-of-the-envelope calculations looking at the effect of forcing more efficient engines on the Australian market.
Airbnb is a growing threat to the major hotel chains.
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