Aug 26 Can cash incentives reduce deforestation in rural Uganda? By Making Sen$e Editor A pilot program, which paid households in 60 villages to refrain from cutting down trees, put a significant dent in the pace of deforestation in the test area. Continue reading
Aug 25 What is the Trump trade doctrine? His economic adviser explains By Paul Solman "Donald Trump is not a protectionist. If he imposes tariffs on China or any other country that cheats, all he wants to do is defend America against unfair trade practices," says economist Peter Navarro. Continue reading
Aug 25 With final peace deal, Colombia’s economic prospects are bright By Vikram Mansharamani Colombia's peace deal could open up significant opportunities in tourism and mining, and the country has a wealth of agricultural land waiting to be put to use. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 8:39 In Iceland, refugee population helps yield diversity, economic growth By PBS News Hour As refugees from war flee across continental Europe, a few have found safety in an unlikely place: Iceland. New legislation there relaxes immigration controls, worrying some residents -- but more citizens favor diversifying their mostly white and Christian nation. In… Continue watching
Aug 24 Column: Will increasing longevity change the way you live? By Philip Moeller We already are seeing a sustained deferral of marriage and childbearing decisions until later ages. If you knew you were going to live to 100, how would it affect the way you live your life?… Continue reading
Aug 23 What’s wrong with Wall Street? A culture that breeds greed By Sam Polk "When I was on Wall Street, my entire life’s goal was to make more money than the next guy."… Continue reading
Aug 23 Tax revenue shortfall to blame for rising deficit this year, report finds By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A new government report released Tuesday blames lower-than-expected tax revenues for a spike in this year's budget deficit to $590 billion. That's an increase of about one-third over last year's tally. Continue reading
Aug 22 Medicaid expansion under Obamacare has improved financial health of low-income Americans By Making Sen$e Editor Extension of Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act has not only shielded low-income Americans from out-of-pocket medical costs, but has also improved their overall financial health. Continue reading
Aug 22 Column: Why we need to extend economic empowerment to military spouses By Douglas P. McCormick, Kathy Roth-Douquet The military must do a better job of addressing the alarmingly high rates of underemployment and unemployment among military spouses. Continue reading
Aug 19 Column: Economy in tatters, Nigeria loses title as Africa’s largest economy By Vikram Mansharamani Since Nigeria’s central bank announced it would abandon its currency’s dollar peg, the naira has fallen 61 percent against the U.S. dollar. Continue reading