What's the G-7? An international economist explains
The G-7 nations, which include the US and UK, form the foundation of the modern global economy.
June 11, 2021
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Shipping is tough on the climate and hard to clean up – these innovations can help cut emissions
If shipping were a country, it would rank between Japan and Germany as the sixth-largest contributor to global carbon dioxide…
June 11, 2021
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A new reason Americans are getting leery of billionaire donors
News about how little income tax some of the richest Americans reportedly pay is adding to questions about the value to…
June 10, 2021
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Women are as likely as men to accept a gender pay gap if they benefit from it
An experimental study found that the vast majority of women didn't support a pay policy that corrected for an advantage…
June 10, 2021
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Alcohol companies make $17.5 billion a year off of underage drinking, while prevention efforts are s
In the US, underage drinking accounts for a whopping US$17.5 billion worth of alcohol yearly. New research shows which companies…
June 10, 2021
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Senator Warren's wealth tax might prevent billionaires from paying nearly nothing in taxes – but it'
A new report found that America's top billionaires paid very little income tax despite tremendous gains in their wealth.
June 9, 2021
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How Joe Biden could increase pressure on Vladimir Putin if their June 16 meeting fails to deter Russ
When announcing financial penalties on Russia earlier this year, Biden hinted at the prospect of 'further' sanctions.…
June 9, 2021
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Are companies that support Pride and other social causes 'wokewashing'?
While many companies promote social causes, advocates are skeptical of how genuine their commitment is.
June 4, 2021
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IRS hitting you with a fine or late fee? Don't fret – a consumer tax advocate says you still have op
Many of the tens of millions of taxpayers fined every year don't seem to realize the IRS offers a few ways to reduce…
June 4, 2021
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4 new findings shed light on crowdfunding for charity
A research team found that crowdfunding is a popular way to support social justice causes. They also determined that little…
June 4, 2021
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Engine No. 1's big win over Exxon Mobil shows activist hedge funds joining fight against climate cha
Engine No. 1 convinced other shareholders to support at least two of its nominees to join the company's board as part…
May 26, 2021
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Why more public libraries are doubling as food distribution hubs
These efforts are growing due to the coronavirus pandemic. They involve partnerships with school districts, food banks and…
May 25, 2021
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Why widespread health woes could follow from pandemic-driven job losses
The health harms of pandemic-driven mass unemployment will persist for decades, even after people find new jobs.
May 25, 2021
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Employees are feeling burned over broken work-from-home promises and corporate culture ‘BS’ as emplo
A divide is growing between workers and management over the return to the office and other issues.
May 19, 2021
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Engineers and economists prize efficiency, but nature favors resilience – lessons from Texas, COVID-
Disasters highlight the cost of society's love of efficiency. Nature, in contrast, favors resilience. Being more like…
May 18, 2021
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Beer, doughnuts and a $1 million lottery – how vaccine incentives and other behavioral tools can hel
Governments and companies are using incentives in hopes of getting more Americans to get a COVID-19 shot. A behavioral economist…
May 17, 2021
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Why I use the NRA as a case study for how nonprofits shouldn't operate
The gun group violates four key legal and management principles, a scholar of nonprofits explains.
May 17, 2021
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Using captured CO₂ in everyday products could help fight climate change, but will consumers want the
A large-scale survey asked people exactly that. One use of recycled carbon dioxide stood out.
May 14, 2021
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Why the inflation rate doesn’t tell the whole story – all it takes is a spike in a category like use
The average price of US goods and services surged in April, leading some to worry the economy is beginning to experience…
May 13, 2021
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Here’s how much your personal information is worth to cybercriminals – and what they do with it
A thriving black market for stolen personal data makes millions of people vulnerable to spies, spammers, scammers and hackers.
May 13, 2021
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