Why Loan Sharks Get Five-Star Reviews—and Why It Matters - FEE
“It’s time to end this … system of exploitative lending that keeps Americans trapped in debt. Rates on all consumer loans and credit cards should be capped at
The show which premiered in the U.S. in 2009, has broadcast the stress of the Great Recession, the allure of Silicon Valley, the upheaval of the Covid pandemic and now, whatever this economy is.
Tariffs are at the center of former President Donald Trump’s economic plan. He wants to put across-the-board 60% tariffs on everything from China and 10%-20%...
Yellen says high US tariff wall 'deeply misguided', would raise prices
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will say on Thursday that walling off the U.S. economy as proposed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump would be "deeply misguided," raising prices for American consumers and making U.S. companies less competitive.
Albert Gallatin and the Free Trade Convention of 1831 - FEE
Author’s Note: This is the third of three essays about America’s longest-serving Treasury Secretary, Albert Gallatin (here are Part 1 and Part 2). All three
Exclusive | Starbucks Scales Back Discounts Under New CEO
Brian Niccol, the company’s new chief executive, is aiming to improve cafe operations and focus more on selling premium coffee while promoting seasonal drinks
Skimpflation is hard to spot, but the Berry Chantilly Cake from Whole Foods can help explain | CNN Business
Fans of Whole Foods’ iconic Berry Chantilly Cake have been up in arms on social media over the past few weeks. One TikTok user showed a single slice stuffed with compote and with fruit on the side. In the past, the user said, the layers had been filled with fresh fruit and cream.
The Largest Study Ever on UBI Was Just Conducted—The Results Are Disappointing for Advocates - FEE
In the 2020 election, an interesting candidate made his way onto the scene for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination: Andrew Yang. Yang made a splash
What’s Going on With Nippon Steel’s Planned Acquisition of US Steel? - FEE
In early September, Vice President Kamala Harris made known her opinion on Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel’s pending acquisition of US Steel. The Democratic
California’s first plastic bag ban made things worse. Now it’s trying again
California and other states — and some cities — have learned a lesson: Bans on plastic bags don’t always go as planned. In fact, California's original ban made things worse.