When big investors like Blackrock get worried about their returns, they have the power and incentive to make fossil fuel…
By not attaching any strings to the money, championing representation and generally taking care to respect nonprofit leaders,…
Normally, giving declines when the economy contracts. But charitable donations grew anyway, two researchers explain.
Custom fabrication involves taking measurements, choosing tools, deciding on sequences of steps and ordering from a menu…
The G-7 nations, which include the US and UK, form the foundation of the modern global economy.
If shipping were a country, it would rank between Japan and Germany as the sixth-largest contributor to global carbon dioxide…
News about how little income tax some of the richest Americans reportedly pay is adding to questions about the value to…
An experimental study found that the vast majority of women didn't support a pay policy that corrected for an advantage…
In the US, underage drinking accounts for a whopping US$17.5 billion worth of alcohol yearly. New research shows which companies…
A new report found that America's top billionaires paid very little income tax despite tremendous gains in their wealth.
When announcing financial penalties on Russia earlier this year, Biden hinted at the prospect of 'further' sanctions.…
While many companies promote social causes, advocates are skeptical of how genuine their commitment is.
Many of the tens of millions of taxpayers fined every year don't seem to realize the IRS offers a few ways to reduce…
A research team found that crowdfunding is a popular way to support social justice causes. They also determined that little…
Engine No. 1 convinced other shareholders to support at least two of its nominees to join the company's board as part…
These efforts are growing due to the coronavirus pandemic. They involve partnerships with school districts, food banks and…
The health harms of pandemic-driven mass unemployment will persist for decades, even after people find new jobs.
A divide is growing between workers and management over the return to the office and other issues.
Disasters highlight the cost of society's love of efficiency. Nature, in contrast, favors resilience. Being more like…
Governments and companies are using incentives in hopes of getting more Americans to get a COVID-19 shot. A behavioral economist…