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Is the famous ‘paradox of choice’ a myth?

By Barry Schwartz

The theory that less choice can be more -- what psychologist Barry Schwartz called "The Paradox of Choice" -- is under attack as scientific hogwash. But the very fact that its potential weaknesses are making news, Schwartz argues, proves how…

Obama touts plan on contractor wages, retirement

By Associated Press

President Barack Obama is promoting his newly unveiled plans to boost wages for some workers and help Americans save for retirement - no action from Congress necessary.

Obama to Congress: ‘Give America a raise’ and restore American Dream

By Simone Pathe

In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Barack Obama called on business leaders across the country to raise minimum wages. "Give America a raise," he said.

Study finds that divorce rate rises as economy improves

By Zachary Treu

When it comes to the economy, American couples tend to stay together in sickness - but not in health.

Certification test focuses on readying students for work

By PBS News Hour

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The Paradox of Choice

By PBS News Hour

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Americans rank the economy as top priority for Obama and Congress

By News Desk

On the eve of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, Americans rate the nation's economy as their top policy priority, according to the results from a Pew Research Center survey.

Even if your unemployment checks have stopped, think twice about taking Social Security early

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Taking your Social Security checks early might close the gap in your finances in the short term, but if you can tide yourself over, you'll be better off in the long term if you wait.

Global markets suffer major drop

By PBS News Hour

Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Sudeep Reddy of the Wall Street Journal about what the recent drop means for the global economy and how it may affect emerging markets.

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