Economics

In an era of surging home and stock values, U.S. family wealth has soared. The trillions of dollars going to heirs will largely reinforce inequality.

You can get a free 55-inch flat-screen, but you’ll have to surrender your data and watch constant ads.

The University of Iowa says 26 athletes across five sports are suspected of wagering on sports in violation of NCAA rules and more than 100 people have been linked to an investigation. Iowa State acknowledged about 15 of its athletes across three sports also are suspected of violating gambling rules. Last week, Alabama fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon following a report of suspicious bets made at an Ohio casino involving his team. NCAA rules prohibit athletes, coaches and staff from betting on amateur, collegiate and professional sports in which the NCAA conducts a championship. The director of gaming for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission says he knows of no evidence indicating match fixing or suspicious wagering activity on Iowa or Iowa State games.

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The business has become inescapable to fans, littering broadcasts with ads and driving conversation in bars across America.

Today’s guest columnist is Andrew Bimson, president and chief operating officer, North America, at Sportradar. Since the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was repealed on May 1…

Americans spent more money wagering on sports last year than on ride sharing, coffee, or streaming.

Heat and drought in the Mediterranean are harming production of olive oil, causing its price to spike. The global price of the oil is now almost $6,000 per metric ton, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). That’s the highest since 1997, when it reached $6,225.

The losses accelerated the trend of high-earners relocating to lower-tax states like Florida and Texas.

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Rising car thefts driven by social media trends prompts the NYPD to consider investing in technology. But how does this effect the rational model of crime?

The Federal Reserve constantly reminds us that its decisions are “data-driven” or “data-dependent.” But what does that even mean? And what are the dangers when data loom too large?

Factors like improved work-life balance and workload are behind the increase in worker satisfaction.

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The tech company Oracle has agreed to take on $175 million worth of infrastructure development in return for substantial tax breaks. However impressive that number may sound, it’s only pennies compared to the full price of the project. The NFL and Tennessee Titans have also pledged to pay roughly $840 million to help cover the cost of a new stadium. While this is admittedly a good chunk of change, that still leaves well over a billion dollars to Nashville and the state of Tennessee.

Fruit Roll-Ups are suddenly a hot commodity in Israel because of a viral TikTok trend combining them with ice cream.

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The state needs to up its economic development game to compete among states that are growing, Business Leaders for Michigan says. Doing so will require setting a long-term education and business development plan.

New data shows why it can be so hard to get things done.

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How much power does the Fed have? According to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the limit basically does not exist! New York Times reporter Jeanna Smialek joins the show to talk about her new book Limitless: The Federal Reserve Takes on a New Age of Crisis.For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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And things aren’t looking too good in the U.S., either.

Plant lovers’ spending is up — sometimes with unbelievable price points.