Oct 30 Why does the first child get the gold? An economics answer By Simone Pathe First-born children, on average, do better in school, are less likely to have substance abuse problems and accumulate more wealth. But why? The answer may have a lot to do with a common complaint of eldest siblings. Photo courtesy of… Continue reading
Oct 30 Why Does the First Child Get the Gold? An Economics Answer By Simone Pathe First-born children, on average, do better in school, are less likely to have substance abuse problems and accumulate more wealth. But why? The answer may have a lot to do with a common complaint of eldest siblings. Photo courtesy of… Continue reading
Oct 28 When Social Security's advisers get it wrong By Laurence Kotlikoff You can't always trust advice over the phone from Social Security's advisers. Ask to speak to a technical expert, advises Larry Kotlikoff, to be sure you're getting the correct information. Photo courtesy of JC Kole. Continue reading
Oct 28 When Social Security's Advisers Get It Wrong By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff You can't always trust advice over the phone from Social Security's advisers. Ask to speak to a technical expert, advises Larry Kotlikoff, to be sure you're getting the correct information. Photo courtesy of JC Kole. Larry… Continue reading
Oct 25 Why debt and money created 'out of thin air' are necessary, not evil By Paul Solman Paul Solman sets the record straight on how he explains economics to himself and to his readers, tackling three different questions about the Federal Reserve, pictured above. Photo courtesy of Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Continue reading
Oct 25 Why Debt and Money Created 'Out of Thin Air' Are Necessary, Not Evil By Paul Solman By Paul Solman Paul Solman sets the record straight on how he explains economics to himself and to his readers, tackling three different questions about the Federal Reserve, pictured above. Photo courtesy of Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images. I am… Continue reading
Oct 24 Working more, voting less? How employment affects turnout Fuller employment may reduce your tendency to vote in non-presidential contests. Above, voters in Boston look over ballot questions while waiting in line to vote in 2012. Photo courtesy of Mike Segar/Reuters. Continue reading
Oct 24 Working More, Voting Less? How Employment Affects Turnout By Simone Pathe Fuller employment may reduce your tendency to vote in non-presidential contests. Above, voters in Boston, Massachusetts, look over ballot questions while waiting in line to vote in 2012. Photo courtesy of Mike Segar/Reuters. With the United States narrowly missing debt… Continue reading
Oct 23 Investor beware: China's growth is near its tipping point China's economic growth is not sustainable, warns Junheng Li, the "Tiger Woman on Wall Street." Above, one of China's main financial centers in Shenzhen. Photo courtesy of Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images. Continue reading
Oct 23 Investor Beware: China's Growth Is Near Its Tipping Point China's economic growth is not sustainable, warns Junheng Li, the "Tiger Woman on Wall Street." Above, one of China's main financial centers in Shenzhen. Photo courtesy of Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images. Editor's Note: Junheng Li, the "Tiger Woman on… Continue reading