Aug 03 Why so many companies have stopped trying to create new antibiotics By Paul Solman Dr. John Rex discusses the growing concerns around antibacterial resistance and why so many companies have stopped trying to create new drugs. Continue reading
Aug 03 Analysis: Would the U.S. benefit from a merit-based immigration system? By Jennifer Hunt President Trump announced yesterday his support for the RAISE Act, a bill that if passed, would change the U.S. immigration system to favor skilled workers over family reunification. We turn to economist Jennifer Hunt for insight on a merit-based immigration… Continue reading
Aug 02 The fight over Obamacare is over — for now. What does that mean for seniors? By Philip Moeller Republicans are far from finished when it comes to trying to honor their seven-year-old pledge to do away with the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Jul 28 CEO pay down — to ‘only’ 271 times that of the typical worker By Kristen Doerer The CEOs at America's largest firms made an average of $15.6 million in 2016, according to a new report by the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute. Continue reading
Jul 27 Why seasonal businesses depend on foreign workers By Paul Solman Cape Cod businesses are struggling with a dearth of workers this summer after Congress restricted the number of H-2B visas -- temporary work visas that grant employers permission to supplement their American workforce with a limited number of international workers. Continue reading
Jul 26 Why won’t Social Security give me the retroactive child benefits I’m entitled to? By Philip Moeller Phil Moeller talks about how to get retroactive benefits from Social Security and more in this week's "Ask Phil."… Continue reading
Jul 26 Column: Doctors have the power to help their patients thrive financially By Andrea Levere As your wealth declines, so, too, does your health. We all need to be a little more creative about how to tackle both, writes Andrea Levere, president of Prosperity Now. Continue reading
Jul 25 Is China manipulating its currency? The Big Mac and Mini Mac indexes disagree. By Benn Steil The Mini Mac Index compares the price of iPad minis across countries to measure the extent to which various currencies are overvalued or undervalued. Continue reading
Jul 21 Column: ‘The Medicare Maven’ on Ivy’s health insurance horror story By Philip Moeller The U.S. provides the world’s most expensive health care. And what do we get for all this money? Health outcomes that place America and its residents solidly in the ranks of developing nations. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 20:26 Will we be wiped out by machine overlords? Maybe we need a game plan now By PBS News Hour Tech luminaries and scientists have been worried for years about the existential consequences of artificial intelligence for the human race. Philosopher Nick Bostrom of Oxford University's Future of Humanity Institute thinks money ought to be invested in how to manage… Continue watching