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An economist’s analysis of data on parenting, from breastfeeding to co-sleeping
Raising a child is complicated and potentially confusing, with conflicting advice available everywhere a parent turns. Economist Emily Oster, a mother of two, dug into the data to help other parents make informed choices about managing their little ones --…
Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans are poised for popularity
Medicare medical savings accounts permit people to receive fee-for-care health services anywhere in the U.S.
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Can reparations help right the wrongs of slavery?
The first African slaves arrived in North America 400 years ago this month, landing at Jamestown in what's now Virginia. Recently, the idea of paying reparations for the atrocity of slavery has been earning new attention, even making its way…
Column: The Fed is lowering interest rates, but so are market forces
Is the Fed solely responsible for driving down interest rates? There's plenty of reason to think the answer is no.
Here are some of the issues and decisions that people with disabilities may face if they return to work.
Since the Great Recession, economists have increasingly questioned whether GDP is the best way to measure an economy’s health, and whether it disregards key factors that affect people’s well-being.
In terms of whether Medicare will cover addiction treatment, the key variable is whether such care is proscribed as medically necessary.
The state government of California is currently developing rules that will define whether a geographic area can be deemed a marijuana growing region. For small farmers, who are threatened by industrial competitors and the cost of regulation, survival may depend…
Patients can be hit with medical bills they weren't expecting because insurance and Medicare coverage can be confusing. But there are groups that can help, writes columnist Philip Moeller.
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