Economics

On Why to Forgive Student Loans Rather than Other Debts

Perhaps the most amazing fact in all of economic history is the unprecedented rise in wealth per person that has taken place in the last two centuries,

Engineering is an important tool for society, but we need to recognize its limits. Societal success cannot be achieved solely by experts in optimization.

The 18,000-seat arena, which will host the 2028 Olympic basketball games, sports some serious tech.

Efforts by retailers to mitigate returns are having an impact.

Chippin’ in… Chinese tech giant Huawei has created an advanced AI chip, set to debut in October, The Wall Street Journal reported. Big companies...

Sommeliers and wine professionals at top New York City restaurants like The Four Horsemen and Claud share how they price their wine lists.

The size of the merger blows other recent snack food deals like J.M. Smucker’s 2023 $5.6 billion Hostess purchase out of the water.

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris recently ended. With this event comes a typical avalanche of claims that the Games will produce a positive economic impact.

In this essay, we trace the path of the recession from its origins in the housing market bubble to the policies offered to cure the aftermath.

When the 2008 economic crisis hit, mainstream economists scratched their heads attempting to make sense of the devastation. Austrian economists had been issuing warnings about the impending crash for years.

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Meta and Universal Music Group have expanded their partnership to address unauthorized AI content

Trump's campaign said it was hacked by Iranian bad actors.

Preditive AI product trends for marketing and merchandising teams. Get TikTok, Instagram, Google data in one spot.

Expanding the Halloween season is a benefit for shoppers and retailers alike. Here's why "Summerween" has become such a popular phenomena.

Women’s rugby player Ariana Ramsey’s videos showcasing her appointments have gone viral, and now many others are making good use of Paris's medical services.

Does capitalism make us more free or less? Does it leave us at the mercy of employers and big corporations, or does it respect our ability to make our own c ...

Sportico’s 2024 NFL valuations have the Cowboys as the world's first sports franchise valued at over $10 billion. The average team is worth $5.9B.

Arizona, a swing state, and Missouri will be among the states voting on whether to establish abortion rights in state constitutions. Democrats have used the issue to turn out voters.

Economists say it is a misguided policy proposal.

A Supreme Court ruling last month put in motion a big minimum wage hike, especially for tipped workers. Some Democrats are concerned about job losses.

The comments seem to reinforce reporting earlier this year that advisors close to Trump are looking at a host of changes for the Fed.

Iranian actors also have spent recent months creating fake news sites and impersonating activists, Microsoft's report finds.

Facing an uncertain outlook, consumers are getting choosier when booking vacations and holding out for discounts. ‘We’re shifting back to normal.’

President Nicolás Maduro ordered a 10-day block on access to X in Venezuela, accusing Elon Musk of using the social network to promote hatred after the country’s disputed presidential election.

Episode · a16z Podcast · The Olympics features over 11,000 athletes competing in 32 sports, attracting an audience of more than 10 million.In this episode, Charlie Ebersol, co-founder of the Alliance of American Football and Infinite Athlete, explores how new innovations like AI and bespoke broadcasting technologies are shaping the future of sports.Charlie also reflects on the storytelling legacy of his father, Dick Ebersol, a legendary sports producer who transformed how we experience the Olympics. We discuss the importance of making sports more accessible and engaging through technology that enhances, rather than distracts from, the human stories at the heart of the games.Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a sports fan, this episode offers a unique look at the convergence of these two worlds.Resources: Find Charlie on Twitter: https://x.com/CharlieEbersolLearn more more about Infinite Athlete: https://infiniteathlete.ai/Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

The media mogul says he doesn't care who wins — just as long as that person doesn't do what Joe Biden has been doing for the last four years.

The $6 million deal also includes a Pitbull-produced anthem for the school.