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The Fed still has control over interest rates
The US Federal Reserve can still move short-term rates, but regulatory changes have forced it to find new ways to do so.
Capitalisn’t: Is the Federal Reserve an ‘engine of inequality’?
The Capitalisn’t podcast explores how the Federal Reserve may be exacerbating wealth inequality.
How central bankers can manage consumer expectations
Ordinary people understand messaging about goals, not the means of getting there.
Are central-bank economists overstating QE’s effectiveness?
Conflicts of interest may explain a gap in findings between central-bank economists and those in academia.
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Law and order and data
Will algorithms fix what’s wrong with American justice, or make things worse?
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When green investments pay off
In building a portfolio, sustainability is no longer a luxury good. But it’s not a slam dunk either.
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Entrepreneurs, remember the power of a smile
What investors really look for in startup pitches
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Lower fines could lead to higher revenues
Personalized fines would be a win-win for municipalities and their residents.
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Who is driving stock prices?
Some investors influence valuations more than others do, research suggests.
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Inventors are eyeing your home office
The lockdowns triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic set off a significant shift in new patent applications toward technologies that support working remotely.