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Latest Stories in Economics
August 6, 2018
The Biggest Antitrust Story You’ve Never Heard
The rise of institutional investors threatens competition, hurts consumers, and might qualify as a new kind of monopoly.
June 11, 2018
Are Influencers Overrated?
A new study questions the effectiveness of targeting “hubs” at the center of social networks.
April 26, 2018
An End to Traffic Jams? It Might Not Be a Dream
Three new technologies could end the nightmare of commuting.
April 6, 2018
Are Shareholder Lawsuits Good for Business?
Why the threat of litigation actually benefits firms.
March 2, 2018
Should We Stop Licensing Doctors and Lawyers?
A new study shows that professional certification requirements benefit providers more than consumers.
February 16, 2018
A Moral And Economic Argument For Testing Rape Kits
More than 400,000 sexual assault kits languish in storage. New research shows the impact of analyzing them.
February 16, 2018
What an Economist Is Learning by Driving for Uber
In studying the gig economy, Paul Oyer opts for a hands-on-the-wheel approach.
February 7, 2018
How Economic Insecurity Affects Worker Innovation
When the economy stumbles, so too does an employee’s interest in thinking outside the box.
November 21, 2017
The 100-Trillion-Dollar Question
It’s time to replace LIBOR, the beleaguered benchmark that determines adjustable interest rates. But how?