Economic Way of Thinking
What Does it Cost to Run Big Business?
Running a Fortune 500 company is a costly endeavor. In this chart, we compare the operating costs of America's biggest names.
Amazon to acquire Roomba maker and its trove of customer data
It’s Amazon’s latest push into the smart home space.
House passes bill to boost U.S. chip production and China competition, sending it to Biden
The Chips and Science Act includes more than $52 billion in funding for U.S. companies producing computer chips, among other provisions.
The Trade-off
An interactive news game where you play as the chief executive of a company who has to balance social purpose against shareholder returns
The Choco Taco is being discontinued
Unilever cited “an unprecedented spike in demand across our portfolio.”
Migration Patterns
The Most Profitable Industry in Every U.S. State
Which industries reign supreme in the United States? This map breaks down the most profitable industry, state by state.
Thrill Data - Amusement, Smarter
Learn what to ride and when with wait times at Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Cedar Point, and more
How Do Big Tech Giants Make Their Billions?
The Big Five tech companies made $1.4 trillion in revenue combined—more than Mexico’s entire GDP. Here's how they earned it all.
Energy Star's thermostat recommendations surprise the internet
Energy Star, a federal program, suggested that people should keep their homes at 78 degrees,
Visualizing Amazon’s Rising Shipping Costs
Amazon's shipping costs have surged to over $150 billion - a number that has almost doubled since the start of the pandemic.
Are corporate profits driving inflation?
There are two commonly-accepted aspects of economics that determine prices: supply and demand. But some say a third factor is companies' pursuit of increased...
10 Types of Innovation: The Art of Discovering a Breakthrough Product
How do companies like Amazon and Apple consistently make game-changing products? Here are 10 types of innovation, and the tactics that lead to big breakthroughs.
President Biden proposes a gas tax holiday
Federal gas taxes could be suspended for three months.
‘Oh yes, right there!’: These trash cans talk dirty to folks who throw out litter
The hot trash talk is meant to create conversation about the importance of keeping public spaces pristine, said Marie Persson, chief of the city’s roads department.
Breaking Down the Cost of an EV Battery Cell
What makes up the cost of a lithium-ion cell?
The UK launched a major test of the 4-day workweek
Could working less be…good? We’ll soon find out.
Visualizing Companies with the Most Patents Granted in 2021
Companies around the world invest billions in R&D to provide cutting-edge innovation to their products and services.
The UK’s new visa program targets elite grads
Graduates of the world’s 50 best universities qualify for a UK visa.
Dearborn ran out of baby formula 30 minutes into giveaway event
The Dearborn Public Health Department distributed baby formula to the public Friday morning, yet supplies ran out within an hour due to high demands.
Pfizer will not sell drugs for profit in poor nations
US pharmaceutical firm Pfizer said it would sell its patented drugs at cost to 45 low-income countries.
The Decade of Cheap Uber Rides Is Over
How American life was changed by a subsidy that ride-hail companies can no longer afford.
The 20 Most and Least Profitable Companies, Per Employee
The U.S. companies on the Fortune 500 boast $1.2 trillion in combined profit—but which bring in the best and worst profit per employee?
Optimizing for Happiness: Why I Rented the More Expensive Home — Millennial Money with Katie
When I first moved to Dallas, I didn’t rent an apartment. I lived with my friend Kylie’s family. Long-time Dallas natives, they planted roots in one of the nicest, most coveted neighborhoods in Dallas in the mid-1980s – long before the neighborhood had the esteem (and price tag) it has tod
Old Navy tried to be more size-inclusive, but just left customers frustrated
In August, Old Navy, the Gap Inc. golden child, rolled out all clothing styles in sizes 0–30 and XS–4X.
Why must we pay to have a slightly less miserable time at the airport?
TSA PreCheck, Clear, and how the airport splits travelers into haves and have-nots.
Tools for better thinking
Collection of thinking tools and frameworks to help you solve problems, make decisions and understand systems.