The latest
Would Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax actually work as intended?
Economists consider whether such a tax would be enforceable, and effective.
Homing in on wealth inequality in America
Research concludes that inequality has been fueled by a sharp increase in middle-class borrowing.
Never mind the 1 percent. Let's talk about the 0.01 percent.
Examining the macroeconomic impact of America's top earners
The superwealthy disproportionately evade taxes
Very wealthy people may be hiding even more assets from tax authorities than previously estimated, research suggests.
Latest from the Magazine
-
A.I. is only human
Can we keep our flaws out of artificial intelligence and its decision-making?
-
Who’s at fault for student-loan defaults?
For-profit colleges enroll 10 percent of US students but account for 50 percent of student-loan defaults. And low-income students are hit the hardest.
-
How to fight corruption—and why we should
Petty corruption was long thought to grease the wheels of business. But economists are learning how much it can hold back some companies and local economies.
-
Are investors chronically pessimistic?
Investors’ prediction bias doesn't appear to be systematically pessimistic or optimistic, but it may be procyclical.
-
Tackle gender inequality at home and at work
Flexible but lower-paying jobs lead to an earnings gap.
-
The right questions to ask for startup success
How venture capitalists evaluate entrepreneurs