The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs
For years, the Yimbytown conference was an ideologically safe space where liberal young professionals could talk to other …
Economy
California’s Economy Pinched by Unemployment
For decades, California’s behemoth economy has outpaced those of most nations, holding an outsize role in shaping global …
Biden’s $7.3 Trillion Budget Proposal Highlights Divide With Trump and GOP
President Biden proposed a $7.3 trillion budget on Monday packed with tax increases on corporations and high earners, …
Biden Seeks Housing Solutions Amid High Mortgage Rates
President Biden and his economic team, concerned that elevated mortgage rates and housing costs are hurting Americans and …
U.S. Judge Blocks Rule Extending Reach of Labor Law to Franchisers
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which led a group of business groups challenging the rule, applauded the ruling. …
Shrinkflation 101: The Economics of Smaller Groceries
Grocery store shoppers are noticing something amiss. Air-filled bags of chips. Shrunken soup cans. Diminished detergent packages. Companies …
Biden Budget Lays Out Battle Lines Against Trump
President Biden in his budget this week staked out major economic battle lines with former President Donald J. …
Rivian Will Delay Construction of a $5 Billion Factory in Georgia
“Our Georgia site remains really important to us,” Rivian’s chief executive, R.J. Scaringe, said at an event on …
Can Europe Save Forests Without Killing Jobs in Malaysia?
The European Union’s upcoming ban on imports linked to deforestation has been hailed as a “gold standard” in …
Brighter Economic Mood Isn’t Translating Into Support for Biden
Economic vibes don’t necessarily predict electoral outcomes, though, and this campaign is different in many ways from those …