Economics & Work
Centuries ago, the typical British coffeehouse was more like a “school without a master” than a place to grab a quick boost of caffeine.
In an age of high quit rates, struggling low-wage employees, and tone-deaf leadership, the call for “good jobs” makes great sense.
Named “Phoenix,” this AI-powered humanoid could be your next coworker.
We commonly stereotype psychopaths as criminals, but there are probably more in upper management.
The Shirky Principle states that “institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution.”
Maintain peace of mind during tax season by correctly filling out your W-4.
The researchers rebuked writers, scholars, and public figures for lazily perpetuating the notion of widespread gender bias in academic science.
One reason saving is hard: We tend to view our “future selves” as complete strangers, and our decisions in the present moment reflect that.
If a person stands little chance of ever being wealthy, perhaps playing the lottery is a rational decision.
The pandemic and the Great Resignation fed into a perfect storm of inflation — and some restaurateurs cleaned up.
I think, therefore I am (rich).
You’ve probably noticed that most retailers use prices ending in 99. That’s intentional.
Wealthier in resources; poorer in time.
Uncover the high cost of raising a family and discover strategies to make it more manageable and rewarding.
What do Remus Lupin, Katniss Evergreen, William Wordsworth, and Usain Bolt all have in common?
One hypothesis: “gossip traps.”
Becoming a renter in today’s economy may be a smart decision for some people.
Treating “oniomania” or compulsive buying disorder is about protecting your finances as well as your mental health.
You might suppress your emotions when you walk through the door at work. But your colleagues can still feel them.
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Unmasking a “convenient untruth” in U.S. politics.
FIRE is a lifestyle that promotes extensive saving in order to retire early, despite the fact that early retirement is far from practical.
The story of China is the story of global economics.
Financial setbacks are more common than you might think.
Financial illiteracy can become a significant problem. But it’s a problem with a clear solution.
Frugality can also benefit the environment.
Are anti-workers the lazy children of privilege or the brave vanguard of a utopic upheaval?
This is your brain on work.
What the hell is “re-engineering business value creation systems” anyway?
Mindfulness may be especially useful for gaining more control of your impulses to spend.