The Perfectly Normal Ways Trump Can Enrich Himself as President
The president-elect's control over conventional economic policy could be worth more money than any conflict of interest.
Economy
Trump Thanks L.L. Bean, the Latest Retailer Caught Between Him and His Critics
The world of retail boycotts in a divided United States
Obama Frames His Economic Legacy
In his farewell address, the outgoing president touted his success and offered warnings for the future.
How Norwegians and Americans See Inequality Differently
According to a recent study, the former are much less comfortable with the idea of luck determining well-being.
Can the Flaws in Credit Scoring Be Fixed?
Not easily.
How Superstar Economics Is Killing the NFL's Ratings
National sports are like Hollywood franchises. They need heroes to thrive. And pro football’s bench of healthy superheroes is surprisingly thin.
In Germany, Parents Can Sue the Government for Failing to Provide Child Care
A judge has ruled that mothers and fathers can try to recover wages they lost from staying home to take care of their kids.
Trump’s Protectionist Economic Plan Is Nothing New
The founding fathers advocated taxing imports to protect American manufacturers. Will it work in a modern economy?
How Wall-Mounted Changing Tables Enabled Moms to Leave the House
Where parenting norms have gone, the availability of infant-friendly facilities has followed.
Trump Is Turning American Companies Into Reality-Show Contestants
What happens when the satisfaction of the president becomes an important business consideration?