President Donald Trump and his fellow economic nationalists never tire of insisting that ordinary Americans have been harmed by free trade. Mr. Trump sounded this theme in his first inauguration…
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Economy
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Despite having brains that weigh less than a paperclip, bees seem to understand Economics 101. A single worker, beating its wings hundreds of times per second, can visit thousands of…
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In the late nineteenth century, local governments in Britain invested substantial sums in running water infrastructure. Running water made cities more attractive and also reduced the prevalence of waterborne diseases.…
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American kids’ ability to focus is under a full-frontal assault, and it should be taken seriously as a national threat. Attacks come from all sides: dopamine triggers and flashy apps,…
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Owing to the ongoing federal government shutdown, a number of key US economic data releases are currently unavailable. The Federal Reserve, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic…
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For much of the twentieth century, the American Dream promised a straightforward bargain: work hard, save wisely, and secure a comfortable life. Today, that promise is fading. Surveys show only…
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To develop effective responses to populism, it is essential to first understand its nature and underlying causes. Just as bait must appeal to the fish rather than the angler, a…
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Americans are afraid of their healthcare system — and that fear is justified. Families worry that an accident or illness will bankrupt them, and patients on public programs often wait…
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For 24 years, Gene Weierbach has operated his home-based car garage on his rural 16-acre property near Allentown, Pennsylvania. A well-loved mechanic, Gene chose this arrangement so he could help…
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After several years of calm, stress is again building in the hidden plumbing of the US financial system — the short-term funding markets that move trillions of dollars in overnight…