How trade policy affects uncertainty
Whether governments, or groups of governments, will raise or lower tariffs, ban the import or export of certain goods, or set new standards for carbon emissions makes industries, companies, and individuals worry about the cost and availability of goods now and in the future.
Private-equity buyouts: Job killers or productivity boosters?
Research finds that buyouts accelerate job loss and new job creation—and, in the process, raise productivity and profitability at the acquired firm.