Any attempt to understand the complexities of American economic thought without considering the significant role of religious beliefs is incomplete.
Benjamin M. Friedman | Sep 5
Mary Davis, author of “Jobs, Health, and the Meaning of Work,” examines how economic downturns and air pollution impact public health.
Mary Davis | Aug 26
A National Center for Data and Evidence could supplement our archaic and expensive system and more accurately measure AI's impact on jobs.
Julia Lane | Aug 9
E.F. Schumacher's classic 1968 essay shifted focus from capitalism to individual well-being, prioritizing holistic welfare over financial exchange systems.
Ernst Fritz Schumacher | Apr 30
While the concept stretches back centuries, it has garnered significant attention in recent decades.
Karl Widerquist | Mar 7
A new paper provides the first evidence from a randomized controlled trial isolating the impact of financial assistance to prevent homelessness. We spoke with its authors.
Brian A. Jacob | Oct 19, 2023
Jeff Fuhrer, author of “The Myth That Made Us,” examines the false narratives about meritocracy and post-racism that shaped the nation’s identity.
Jeff Fuhrer | Oct 10, 2023
A track record of successful progressive investments has been refracted through decades of bad data, bad statistics, bad analysis, and propaganda.
Nate G. Hilger | May 8, 2023
Economist Michael Kende on how applying the economics of cybersecurity can prevent data breaches and increase digital trust.
Michael Kende | May 16, 2022
New explanations from economics research.
Stefanie Stantcheva | Nov 20, 2021