Economics
Americans spend $150 billion a year on illicit drugs
Americans' spending on drugs rivals spending on alcohol.
People don’t really care about rigged games — as long as they win
The rich get richer -- but they think the game is fair.
The US wealth gap hasn’t been this big since the “Roaring ’20s”
The "Roaring 20s" ended with the Great Depression. How will this decade end?
An empty home tax could be more effective than building new homes, new study concludes
Who's against having an empty home tax?
Indian state set to launch world’s biggest basic income experiment
This would be the world's largest experiment of this type.
War makes people more religious, sparking a potentially vicious cycle
War and religion -- name a more iconic duo.
The 26 richest people own more than 50% of the planet — and the gap is widening
There's a new billionaire every other day, the report finds.
US Government shutdown hits hard at scientists — and research in general
This is yet another reminder that political decisions have massive implications for science.
Americans are happier in states that spend more on public goods like libraries and parks
Useful information for policymakers.
Populist leaders are threatening democracy, researchers warn
The world is experiencing a dramatic surge of populism.
Globalization is an ancient practice, new research reveals
Cooperation is the key to success!
Ivory trade made Greenland great, then barren again
Turns out a one-trick economy never lasts long.
Greening vacant lots really does make us feel better, new study shows
Small green parcels can do a lot for our mental health.
How the cryptocurrency boom could make or break Iceland’s economy
Iceland is welcoming a new generation of miners.
Women ask for raises just as much as men do — but they just don’t get them
Things are still murky when it comes to the gender pay gap.
Embracing Sustainability in the Business World
Sustainability is a buzzword that’s thrown around a lot when it comes to being environmentally friendly, but it’s often overlooked in the business world.
Fairly Tradeable: Corporate sustainability limited in both scope and outcome, analysis reveals
The good news is that consumer involvement is very effective in increasing sustainability.
82% of all wealth created in 2017 went to the top 1%, report finds
The rich aren't only getting richer -- they're getting much richer.
