Why More Divorces Are a Good Sign For the Economy

Economics tells us that when the labor market gets healthy, people become more likely to quit their jobs. They're also more likely to quit...

How Much Do Hurricanes Hurt the Economy?

As climate change increases the intensity and (possibly) the frequency of major coastal storms, what will be the economic consequences? Answering this question requires two...

Economy Is Still Terrible for Young People

The era of the overeducated barista is here to stay. College graduates are still spending more and more years (and money) to get worse...

The Staggering Scale of Germany’s Refugee Project

Migrants and refugees flooding into Europe have presented European leaders and policymakers with their greatest challenge since the debt crisis. The International Organization for...

Muslim Pilgrims Flocking to Mecca for the Hajj

Close to two million people from around the world began performing the first rites of the Islamic hajj pilgrimage on Saturday, which calls for...

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party Has Seven Members Resign

Turmoil in the Democratic Party deepened yesterday as seven members quit - including a district councillor who had been expected to defend his seat...