If Declining Towns 'Deserve to Die,' Where Should Their Residents Go?
Some economists and pundits claim Americans aren’t moving enough, but how people should respond to that is unclear.
Economy
Will Trump Destroy the Dollar?
How a clash with the Fed could stoke inflation and destabilize the economy
The Men Who Take 'Women's' Jobs
As employment options shrink in parts of the Midwest, many men who once worked in manufacturing are finding new careers in health care.
The Shame of the Mortgage-Interest Deduction
It’s not just a failure of housing policy. It's a symbol of everything that’s wrong with the American tax code.
Who Really Makes Money Off of Bail Bonds?
A new report finds that the global insurance companies underwriting bonds are reaping their rewards while shouldering virtually none of their risk.
Trump's $100 Million 'Exceptions' in Russian Income
A letter from the president’s attorneys says he has no income or loans in Russia—“with a few exceptions.”
Trump's 10-Point Trade Plan for China
The agreement eases market access for U.S. beef producers, financial service providers, and natural gas exporters.
Why First-Born Children Are Better Leaders
The short answer: They have a lot of practice bossing around their younger siblings.
Trump’s Been Talking About His Business Interests in Russia for 30 Years
The president’s enlisting “a leading law firm” to insist he has no connections to the country—something he could prove if he just released his tax returns.
Canada Wants Silicon Valley’s Tech Employees
Immigration fears in countries such as the U.S. and U.K. might create huge opportunities for economic growth elsewhere—and Toronto is taking note.