Economics

Is a healthy Buxton -- without his glove -- more valuable than risking injury with him in the outfield? So far, Minnesota is betting on it.

Spillover effects of financial education: The impact of school-based programs on parents

The SLD program was effectively a second-chance contest that NASA organized after Elon Musk's SpaceX was the sole contract winner in 2021.

Fractional ownership makes its way to horse racing.

Undoing the partnership would be difficult, especially during the peak summer travel season, which airlines have already sold tickets for.

Reimagining all 200 million of the American workforce as 100 people: where do they all work, what positions they hold, and what jobs they do?

Finding an apartment that’s just the right fit is every renter’s dream, whether we’re talking budget, lifestyle, or square footage. While some renters are willing to give up the extra room to live in a bustling city, many are turning to other cities and towns where they can get more apartment space for the money.  So, […]

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The world loves beans — but not Americans, despite the fact that they’re cheap and nutritious.

One polarizing coffee shop in Toronto is set to officially close its doors at the end of the month.  The Anarchist, located at 190 Jarvis Street, d...

Financial literacy programs have been called useless in the past. But a new study suggests that's due to the way the subject is taught, rather than the subject itself.

To say there's a gap between expectation and reality might be a bit of an understatement. Answer: Around $50,000 Expectation: $103,880 Actual Average: $55,260 Questions: Did you have an estimate of how much you thought you’d make before you read these answers? If so, how did it compare to college students’ expectations and the actual average? When it comes to starting salaries, why do you think the expectations of college students and the actual average are so far apart?

Swifties are spending big on travel, lodging, makeup, fashion and food to attend the shows.

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.

(Bloomberg) -- Argentina will unveil a set of emergency measures in a bid to stem additional currency losses, including a large increase to its key interest rate, as inflation spirals out of control in the run up to presidential elections, according to officials at the Economy Ministry and the central bank.Most Read from BloombergTurkey Latest: Erdogan Says Unclear If Vote Will Go to RunoffRemote Work Comes With Daytime Drug and Drinking HabitsTurkey Poised for Vote Runoff as Erdogan Ballots Fal

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.

The Jobs Calculator calculates the net employment change needed to achieve a target unemployment rate after a specified number of months. The user can adjust the target unemployment rate, the number of months, and the assumed labor force growth.

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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A Democrat and a Republican in the CT state House make financial literacy for teens a...

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