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Rogers: Fairy tale of the $1 billion Norman arena entertainment district
Economist Cynthia Rogers challenges $1B Arena and Entertainment District claim, citing $623M value and financing differences.
Data-Driven Research is Helping Health Policy
Dr. William Schpero has seen firsthand how public policy drives patient outcomes at the population level, cementing a core idea that continues to guide his work as a health economist: that policy can be a powerful force for improving health equity — or, if poorly designed, a barrier to it.
India’s deafening problem
Honking is harming India’s health—and its economy. Nobody seems to give a beep
The US in Brief: Another cabinet member quits
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
The US in Brief: Fuelling economic worries
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
Computer science was once a 'golden ticket' — now it's seeing the biggest enrollment drop of any major in 6 years
Nobel Prize–winning economist Simon Johnson said AI has "substantially wiped out" coding as a reliable source of opportunity.
Computer science was once a 'golden ticket' — now it's seeing the biggest enrollment drop of any major in 6 years. What students are choosing instead
Nobel Prize–winning economist Simon Johnson said AI has "substantially wiped out" coding as a reliable source of opportunity.
Curing U.S. Health Care, Part I
In 2008, much to their own surprise, leading Democrats unified around a program of major health care reform. Policy wonks had spent years developing the concepts behind what eventually became Obamacare; big Democratic victories in the 2006 midterms and the prospect of controlling both Congress and the presidency made it possible to imagine turning those ideas into reality. During the Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama advocated similar plans, based on those ideas, for expanding insurance coverage. And it happened! The Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010. When it was fully implemented in 2014, millions of Americans got health insurance: Impressive as the raw numbers are, they don’t tell the whole story. Before the ACA, even upper-middle-class Americans often found it impossible to get health insurance if they had pre-existing medical conditions. Many Americans were trapped in jobs they wanted to leave but couldn’t for fear of losing their employment-based coverage. Meanwhile, dire predictions from the usual suspects about runaway costs proved wrong. In fact, overall U.S. medical spending has grown much more slowly since the ACA was enacted than before. But the U.S., alone among advanced nations, still falls far short of providing universal health care. As you can see from the chart above, 8 percent of the population was still uninsured in 2024, a number that is set to rise over the next two years as a result of Republican policies. True, many of the uninsured in 2024 were undocumented immigrants, who we don’t try to cover. But there are still a lot of uninsured. Moreover, a significant number of Americans who have health insurance are in fact underinsured. As a result, they are at risk of incurring devastating healthcare costs and are sometimes forced to forgo needed care. This number is set to rise sharply in the next two years as a result of Republican policies adopted under Donald Trump. And not only is the U.S. unique among advanced countries in its under-provision of health care coverage, it also incurs by far the world’s highest healthcare costs per capita. So now may well be a good time to get behind a new push for major health reform — an effort, if you like, to finish the job begun under Obama. Today’s primer is devoted to the economics of health reform. During his failed effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Donald Trump famously complained, “Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated.” Actually, we did know — and it’s not that complicated. Health economists understand the principles very well. And because health policy varies greatly among advanced nations, we know a lot about what works and what doesn’t. This will be the first in a series about health reform. Beyond the paywall I’ll address the following: 1. Why markets can’t be trusted to deliver healthcare 2. Routes to universal healthcare 3. What works? In a follow-up post I’ll discuss the pros and cons of different approaches, and possible paths forward for the United States.
‘The current system right now is unsustainable’: top economist sees a crucial crack in the economy
“The current system right now is unsustainable,” one economist said. As baby boomers age, the problems may only intensify.
Why Political Pressure on Central Banks Can Raise Your Borrowing Costs
The question of central bank independence came up during a fireside chat on Grounds with Philip Lane, chief economist of the European Central Bank, hosted by economist and Darden professor Frank Warnock.
Secretary Kennedy Appoints Casey B. Mulligan as HHS Chief Economist and Regulatory Officer
HHS appoints Casey B. Mulligan, PhD, as Chief Economist and Chief Regulatory Officer.
The US in Brief: ICE chief steps down
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Tumour cells use a genetic trick to become drug-resistant
The same trick could also be used against them
The US in Brief: Trump goes for Powell again
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The US in Brief: Judge bins Trump’s tort
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The US in Brief: Swalwell’s out
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The Climate Issue: The blue marble, then and now
Our planetary-affairs editor, Oliver Morton, looks at the connection between space travel and climate science
The US in Brief: The Pentagon’s battle against free speech
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Ohio economists: Water-quality bonds good for public health, uncertain about other benefits
Economists agreed that water-quality bonds would benefit Ohioans. But they were less certain that they would grow the state economy.
Making Friends In Politics Is Possible
I knew getting involved in politics was a great way to make enemies, but it never occurred to me until I saw it in action that it can also be a way to make friends. I’m still not very involve…
AI micro-dramas are shaking up Chinese entertainment
Regulators threaten to spoil the fun
AI-generated micro-dramas are shaking up entertainment in China
Regulators threaten to spoil the fun
The US in Brief: Jaw-jaw, not war-war?
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The US in Brief: What’s next?
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
What smart people are saying about Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran
Economists, foreign policy experts, and politicians weigh in on Donald Trump's last-minute ceasefire deal with Iran.
More business openings than closings in Oregon in last decade, despite dour economic stigma
Far more businesses have opened than closed in Oregon during the last decade according to analysis from an Oregon State University economist.
The US in Brief: A(nother) ultimatum
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
What’s the most attractive genre of entertainment?
Millions of people globally tune in to “beauTV”
The US in Brief: A suspiciously familiar plan
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Scientists are working on “everything vaccines”
Scientists are developing broad-spectrum vaccines that could protect against multiple virus families by targeting more conserved areas of pathogens and also better-training the body’s innate immune system.
The US in Brief: Donald Trump gets ‘em on the list
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
The US in Brief: Pain at the pump
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Ramp economist on how over 50,000 businesses are spending on software and AI
Ramp economist on how over 50,000 businesses are spending on software and AI
Why a startup is teaching human brain cells to play “Doom”
Cortical Labs uses human brain cells attached to silicon chips to create biological computers that could offer energy efficiency and processing advantages over traditional electronics.
People Love Saying Government Should Be Run Like A Business, Says Economist Justin Wolfers, Just Not Like 'The Sopranos'
A growing body of data suggests something is deeply off inside the federal workforce. “Lots of people say we ought to run the government like a business,” University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfe...
The US in Brief: Senate opens way to reopen DHS
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Jiang Shengnan is the most vocal woman in Chinese politics
Jiang Shengnan, a Chinese lawmaker and writer, champions women's rights within China's political system while avoiding the feminist label in a country where such activism faces restrictions.
The US in Brief: Republicans grumble over Iran
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Politicians are trying to make life cheaper. Economists are appalled.
Both Republicans and Democrats are pitching ideas intended to address affordability, but experts warn the proposals could cause other problems.
The Economist launches new Economist Enterprise business unit
The move combines business-to-business teams and units that currently service more than 2,700 organizations globally.
The US in Brief: DHS’s new boss
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
The US in Brief: The rising cost of war
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term
America started a war. The economic pain will be borne by countries that never asked for it
The war in Iran has delivered what economists call a “black swan” event — an unforeseen shock so destructive, no one is immune to it.
It’s strictly business: the enduring allure of mafiosi in culture
Ryan Gingeras examines how mafias have shaped the modern world, from classical Rome to Las Vegas, and how fictional portrayals influence real gangsters.
War is only the starkest way that politics is disrupting tourism
Geopolitics disrupts global tourism as wars, visa restrictions and political tensions reshape travel patterns, affecting destinations from the Caribbean to Asia.
Will the Allina-Sutter Health deal drive up the cost of health care in Minnesota?
Minneapolis-based health system says bigger will be better for patients, but economists worry about the consumer cost.
War may bring lasting change to the airline business
Western carriers will relish the chance to win some of their customers back
Colombia’s Real Threat Is Not Political
Colombia’s primary elections left political junkies in ecstasy and economists uneasy.
The politics of the Iran war
Our weekly podcast on America. This week, we examine how Americans are viewing the conflict
Altman, Amodei and Musk fight dirty for the biggest prize in business
OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX plan initial public offerings that could raise sums equivalent to a decade of American IPOs, as artificial intelligence labs seek funding.
Want to hack your body with peptides? If only the science agreed
Performance-enhancing peptides are increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts and biohackers, despite limited human testing and potential health risks.
The US in Brief: The administration befuddles the oil market
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term
A new wave of disrupters takes on American health care
Patients are unhappy. Can AI help?
The US in Brief: The president’s warning to Republicans
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term
How the Middle East war could spark a recession
Economists warn that the war has increased the risk of a recession. And the longer the crisis lasts, the greater the danger to an economy that already looked vulnerable before the chaos in the Middle East.
Oracle earnings, small business optimism: What to Watch
Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton takes a look at the top stories for investors to watch on Tuesday, Mar. 10. Kohl's (KSS), Oracle (ORCL), and AeroVironment (AVAV) will all be reporting quarterly earnings results. Existing home sales data for February will be out in the morning, with economists expecting a slight decrease from the prior month. The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index will also be released in the morning. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.
The US in brief: The price of peace
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Tech jobs are getting absolutely demolished
It's a rough time to be looking for a tech job. Economist Joseph Politano said losses in the industry outpaced those in the last two recessions.
Anthropic is tracking the jobs most exposed to AI disruption
Anthropic economists say there's not yet evidence to suggest AI is fueling a spike in job losses in highly exposed fields like computer programming.
US economy shed 92K jobs in February, well below expectations
The U.S. economy shed jobs to start the year, as the Labor Department reported that employment decreased by 92,000 jobs in February 2026, when economists expected a gain of 59,000.
The US in Brief: A forced removal
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Yanis Varoufakis on Donald Trump, global conflicts and the AI revolution
The economist, author and former politician Yanis Varoufakis speaks to political editor Tom McIlroy about his blunt assessment about the ability of the global economic system to address the biggest challenges of the 21st century
Britain’s class politics is back—with a Green twist
Britain's populist parties Reform UK and the Greens gain support among economically insecure voters, challenging Labour and Conservative dominance in British politics.
Allegations against a corruption watchdog rock Malaysian politics
Malaysia's anti-corruption commission faces accusations of political bias under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, despite his promises of reform and anti-graft efforts.
Private sector added 63,000 jobs in February, above expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 50,000 jobs and higher than the prior month’s revised reading of a gain of 11,000 jobs.
The US in Brief: The Democrat who could flip Texas
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
The Iran war is a jolt to Dubai’s business model
Can the emirate keep people and investors coming?
The US in Brief: More troops, more fury
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Ali Khamenei may be dead, but Donald Trump has unfinished business
The president has declared bombing will continue until it brings “peace”
What economists got wrong about Trump’s tariffs
The 3 big lessons we’ve learned since “Liberation Day.”
The US in Brief: First Hillary, next Bill
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
International Trade After Trump: 4 Business Issues Explained By Economist
Tariffs, transactional deals, and trade wars will impact international business after Trump is gone. Four essential issues key to resilient international trade strategy.
Can degrowth save the climate?
Madeleine Finlay hears from Nick Stern, professor of economics and government at the London School of Economics, and Jason Hickel, a political economist and professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, two economists arguing for a change in how we measure a country’s economic success.
Missouri and Kansas families pay nearly 10% of their income on employer-provided health insurance
A new report found that nearly 10% of median household income in Missouri and Kansas goes toward deductibles and premiums. At that level, economists say those households are underinsured.
Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties
Former Harvard President Summers quits after disclosures about his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
Science is winning the war on cancer
Our podcast on science and technology. A better understanding of how cancer develops in human cells is leading to new ways to prevent it
Economists, business leaders react to Trump's State of the Union speech
Business leaders and top economists weighed in on Trump's inflation claims, tariff push, and his plan for a federally backed retirement savings plan.
White House Economist Calls Citrini AI Report ‘Science Fiction’
A top White House economist dubbed the weekend report about artificial intelligence risks that had roiled the stock market “science fiction.”
Closed for business: Restaurants, childcare and others shutter shops amid major snowfall
Local economists said this year's winter has likely had a broader economic impact than in past years.