There are better ways to foster solar innovation and save jobs than Trump's tariffs
Slapping duties on imported panels is unwise.
January 22, 2018
957
Business
Trump goes to Davos: 4 books to read on first trip to gathering of global elites
A business and humanities scholar advises the president to pack three novels and a children's story for his long transatlantic…
January 22, 2018
557
Will a federal government shutdown damage the US economy?
The 2013 shutdown offers some clues as to what the impact might be if Republicans and Democrats fail to agree to a short-term…
January 19, 2018
530
'Dreamers' could give US economy – and even American workers – a boost
While comprehensive immigration reform may be out of reach, giving immigrants who came to the US as children citizenship…
January 19, 2018
522
Is the FBI's latest probe of the Clinton Foundation a 'witch hunt' – or something more?
The foundation initially seemed well-suited for cleaning up Bill Clinton's legacy after the Monica Lewinsky scandal's…
January 19, 2018
988
Signaling more independence from the US, the World Bank phases out its support for fossil fuels
Its plan to stop lending money for oil and gas projects embraces the spirit of the Paris agreement at a time when the U.S.…
January 16, 2018
947
Shades of green: What gig economy workers can learn from the success of romance writers
Few of them are getting rich off their books but the genre is making them more money than it used to.
January 16, 2018
1024
Targeting hidden roots of workplace harassment is key to fulfilling Oprah's promise to girls
At the Golden Globes, Oprah Winfrey assured girls that the harassment scandals of 2017 will eventually lead to a brighter…
January 11, 2018
523
Why most nonprofit boards resemble whiteboards and how to fix that
The people leading nonprofits are much less diverse than the communities they serve and there's no reason to expect…
January 10, 2018
889
Why Iran's protests matter this time
Although the unrest that shocked Iran's ruling elite appears to be over, there are several reasons to think this won't…
January 8, 2018
923
Why states may get away with creative income tax maneuvers
New York, California and other high-tax states are angling to use the charitable deduction and state payroll taxes as workarounds…
January 7, 2018
1620
When charities let telemarketers gouge donors
For-profit fundraisers often keep more of the money they collect on behalf of nonprofits than they should but Ohio's…
January 4, 2018
595
For richer or poorer: 4 economists ponder what 2018 has in store
We asked four of our regular economics writers to examine a key theme they expect to flare up in 2018 and why.
January 3, 2018
528
The gig economy may strengthen the 'invisible advantage' men have at work
Sexism has long been an unfortunate feature of the workplace, but is male privilege still a problem when the gig economy…
January 3, 2018
590
Behavioral economics finally goes mainstream: 4 essential reads
After winning its second Nobel prize, the burgeoning field has demonstrated its importance in economics and power in making…
December 21, 2017
611
Giving and fundraising: 4 essential reads
Ever wondered which fundraising appeals work best or what kind of charitable donations are ideal after disasters strike?
December 21, 2017
603
Will Americans finally start fighting back against tax cuts for the rich?
Historically, wishful thinking has blunted pushback.
December 21, 2017
567
The pall that the tax package is casting over charities
Giving could decline by $21 billion or more per year.
December 21, 2017
550
Better ways to foster solar innovation and save jobs
The Trump administration can boost domestic solar panel manufacturing without slapping duties on all imports.
December 21, 2017
679
Untrustworthy memories make it hard to shop ethically
People who see themselves as conscientious consumers often buy items made by companies that violate their values because…
December 20, 2017
532