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Should the EU create a ‘European Google’ and other corporate giants?
Economists are skeptical of weakening competition for the sake of local powerhouses.
Should companies focus only on shareholder wealth?
Maximizing shareholder value may not be the socially optimal path for corporations.
Should governments offer subsidies to attract businesses?
Economists tend to think companies are the real winners when local governments compete for their investment.
What’s the best policy for combating climate change?
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The tax that could save the world
Most economists agree on how to tackle climate change. Can politicians make it happen?
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Why less regulation isn’t necessarily better
The longstanding debate about government oversight is giving way to a new understanding of how to craft more effective industry rules.
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Technology is splitting the job market
Some people are prospering, while others are left behind.
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Ride-sharing services may lead to more fatal accidents
Research links ride sharing to a rise in auto-related deaths.
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Don’t write off a ‘failed’ entrepreneur
‘Failure’ is critical to innovation entrepreneurship.
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For better negotiations, start with a handshake
Parents who tell children to shake hands to make nice or smooth over a conflict are on to something.