Uber's CEO Is Out
Travis Kalanick’s resignation was reportedly prompted by a shareholder revolt.
Economy
Paul Ryan Fights the Bush Legacy on Taxes
The House speaker is pushing President Trump to embrace permanent reform rather than a quick jolt like the temporary cuts that George W. Bush signed in 2001.
The Paradox of American Restaurants
The quality and variety of food in the U.S. has never been better. The business seems to be struggling. What’s really going on?
The Rise and Fall of the Word 'Monopoly' in American Life
For several decades, the term was a fixture of newspaper headlines and campaign speeches. Then something changed.
Even the Insured Often Can't Afford Their Medical Bills
The debate over the future of healthcare is obscuring a more pedestrian reality: Insurance may handle most costs, but many Americans still need to turn to charity for help when they get sick.
Power Causes Brain Damage
How leaders lose mental capacities—most notably for reading other people—that were essential to their rise
Why Amazon Bought Whole Foods
The retailer’s $14 billion bet isn’t just about the future of food. It’s about the future of commerce—especially for rich urban consumers.
The Hoarding of the American Dream
In a new book, a Brookings scholar argues that the upper-middle class has enriched itself and harmed economic mobility.
How Factory Closures Doom the Next Generation
Widespread job loss can create financial and emotional stress that prevents children from attending college.