Making Sen$e Oct 12 The Social Security benefits bump might not translate into a raise for seniors. Here’s why What will the change mean for your pocketbook? Economics correspondent Paul Solman and columnist Philip Moeller discuss.
Making Sen$e Oct 08 William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win economics Nobel for climate change, technological innovation models The two American economists have not worked together, but both have developed models to study long-term, sustainable economic growth.
Making Sen$e Oct 05 The unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since 1969. Here’s why The unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in September, the lowest since the Vietnam War. The economy added 134,00 jobs, fewer than expected because of losses from Hurricane Florence.
Making Sen$e Oct 04 How taxing sugary drinks affects a community’s health and economy Studies show a "sin tax" reduces consumption of sugary drinks but also increases shopping in suburbs that lie outside the taxable area.
Politics Oct 03 WATCH: Powell says Fed is focused on ‘controlling the controllable,’ not politics The Federal Reserve chair's comments came as part of a conversation with PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff during The Atlantic Festival in Washington, D.C.
Making Sen$e Oct 01 Gita Gopinath appointed chief economist of International Monetary Fund Gopinath, a professor at Harvard University, will be the first woman to hold the position.
Making Sen$e Sep 28 From seaweed to sugarcane, companies race to find the next great plastic replacement Small businesses are scrambling to meet the demand from consumers who want an alternative to plastic straws.
Making Sen$e Sep 21 Credit freezes can help prevent identity theft. Are they worth your time? Freezing your credit report is now free thanks to a new federal law. The service, which aims to prevent identity theft, previously cost upwards of $30 in some states.
World Sep 21 Is Trump undermining America’s most persuasive form of global power? Foreign policy experts say president Trump’s bombastic rhetoric and the “America First” agenda is eroding U.S.’ soft power, and, in turn, is damaging the interests of the very Americans Trump says he wants to help.
Making Sen$e Sep 18 Why billionaire investors are gambling on news publications Why are billionaire entrepreneurs spending their money purchasing newspapers and magazines that appear to be losing money? A mix of philanthropy, ego and ambition.