Feb 07 Steel tariffs hurt manufacturers downstream, data shows By Lydia Cox, Katheryn Russ, Econofact So far, the job losses created by putting these steel-using industries at risk appear to be substantial, and well in excess of any jobs that may have emerged in the steel-production industry as a result of the tariffs. Continue reading
Feb 04 Trump is betting on the economy. Is it enough to win reelection? By Gretchen Frazee Analyses of past elections show that an improving economy gives incumbent presidents like Trump a distinct advantage. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 7:51 Can peer pressure be harnessed to fight climate change? By Paul Solman Economist Robert Frank studies peer pressure and how its power can be leveraged for good. In his new book, “Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work,” Frank explains the idea of “behavioral contagion,” which he says can drive people… Continue watching
Jan 30 How novel coronavirus could affect the global economy By Gretchen Frazee International health experts say they are doing everything they can, in partnership with China, to contain the virus. Whether they are successful over the coming days and weeks could determine whether the virus ends up being relatively minor hit or… Continue reading
Jan 29 How a wealth test for immigrants could affect the U.S. economy By Gretchen Frazee The so-called “public charge” rule bars immigrants from coming to the U.S., claiming that if they are deemed to be unable to support themselves financially. Continue reading
Jan 21 Column: Why bosses should let employees surf the web at work By Stephanie Andel, The Conversation New research suggests "cyberloafing" can help workers cope with an exceptionally stressful work environment. Continue reading
Jan 20 How black Americans’ lives have–and haven’t–changed since Dr. King’s death By Sharon Austin, The Conversation Today we are still fighting many of the same battles as Dr. Martin Luther King did in his day. Continue reading
Jan 16 What is the toll of trade wars on U.S. agriculture? By Menzie Chinn, Bill Plumley, Econofact Agriculture incomes would have shown no growth in 2019 but for massive and unprecedented federal assistance. Continue reading
Jan 14 Why the U.S.-Iran conflict should be driving gas prices higher, but isn’t By Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation Oil traders therefore have much reason to be nervous. But they aren’t. Continue reading
Jan 10 Column: 20 global developments to watch over the next 5 years By Vikram Mansharamani We need to look beyond today’s headlines and think about how the world might unfold. Continue reading