Dec 30 Is Social Security Contributing to the Deficit? By Laurence Kotlikoff By Larry Kotlikoff Social Security is contributing to the deficit, says Larry Kotlikoff; it's just not showing up where readers may have been looking. Photo courtesy of William Thomas Cain/Getty Images. Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security original 34 "secrets", his… Continue reading
Dec 28 Stakes are high for families losing jobless benefits WESTMINSTER, Calif. -- The end of unemployment checks for more than a million people on Saturday is driving out-of-work Americans to consider selling cars, moving and taking minimum wage work after already slashing household budgets and pawning personal possessions to… Continue reading
Dec 27 What’s the state of economic inequality in America? By Simone Pathe With emergency benefits for the long-term unemployed expiring Saturday, what does economic inequality look like in America and how is it tied to unemployment and mobility? The NewsHour explores that topic with former labor secretary Robert Reich and the Manhattan… Continue reading
Dec 27 What’s the State of Economic Inequality in America? By Simone Pathe With emergency benefits for the long-term unemployed expiring Saturday, what does economic inequality look like in America and how is it tied to unemployment and mobility? The NewsHour explores that topic with former labor secretary Robert Reich and the… Continue reading
Dec 27 So you think you can do better than the Fed? By Paul Solman Fed chair Ben Bernanke steps down at the end of January. The Fed may not be perfect, Paul Solman explains in response to a reader, but is there another way to run a modern market-driven economy? Photo courtesy of Alex… Continue reading
Dec 27 So You Think You Can Do Better Than the Fed? By Paul Solman Fed chair Ben Bernanke steps down at the end of January. The Fed may not be perfect, Paul Solman explains in response to a reader, but is there another way to run a modern market-driven economy? Photo courtesy of Alex… Continue reading
Dec 26 Dan Ariely’s new evidence that people don’t care much about taxes By dariely // Paul Solman spoke with Duke psychologist Dan Ariely about what he thinks is his most surprising research of the year. With the end of the year approaching, it's time to start thinking about preparing your taxes. But are you… Continue reading
Dec 26 Dan Ariely’s New Evidence That People Don’t Care Much About Taxes By dariely // Paul Solman spoke with Duke psychologist Dan Ariely about what he thinks is his most surprising research of the year. With the end of the year approaching, it's time to start thinking about preparing your taxes. But are you… Continue reading
Dec 25 Why not give money instead of a gift? Evidence from the world of work By dariely // Paul Solman speaks with psychologist Dan Ariely about the surprising effect of monetary bonuses on performance. With the holidays upon us and the end of the year approaching, lucky workers may be enjoying bonus season. Whether it's the big… Continue reading
Dec 25 Why not Give Money Instead of a Gift? Evidence from the World of Work By dariely // Paul Solman speaks with psychologist Dan Ariely about the effect of monetary bonuses on performance. With the holidays upon us and the end of the year approaching, lucky workers may be enjoying bonus season. Whether it's the big checks… Continue reading