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Would Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax actually work as intended?
Economists consider whether such a tax would be enforceable, and effective.
Capitalisn’t: The ups and downs of IPOs
With so many tech companies considering going public this year, hosts Kate Waldock and Luigi Zingales break down why these companies already have huge valuations, and whether rich people have an unfair advantage when it comes to investing.
Who makes capitalism work?
Whether capitalism is driven by cooperation or a creator class has implications for inequality.
Young businesses are more vulnerable to housing market shocks
Drops in housing prices affect both consumers and young companies in need of credit.
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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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What’s the best policy for combating climate change?