Quantifying Rape
Rape has costs beyond the physical and emotional: Emergency room visits, therapy, rehab, wasted tuition, lost wages, and lifestyle changes expensive.
How Much Will New Nutrition Labels Help Fight Obesity?
Nutrition labels are changing for the first time since they were introduced two decades ago.
Why Does the IMF Care if Britain Leaves the EU?
The IMF is warning against a "Brexit." But what's the history behind the organization that has such an influence in world financial affairs?
What the Titanic Reveals About Class and Life Expectancy
The recent anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic reminds us of the serious and often-roundabout influence socioeconomic status can ...
Does Diversity Training Work?
Diversity training seems to be getting more and more attention lately, but a new report shows that the efforts aren't quite good enough.
America’s Workforce Runs on Uppers
Uppers like Benzedrine and cocaine provided a willing workforce for our capitalist economy. Now, Americans are turning to ADHD medications.
Consultants: Recommending Consultations for 100+ Years
Glassdoor reports that three of the five highest paying companies in the country are consulting firms. To some ...
Why Did the “Female Viagra” Fail?
Marketers pitched "female viagra" as a win for gender equality. Why is the drug now called a "colossal failure?"
A Brief History of the Income Tax
The significance of the date April 15 is not lost on anyone in the modern United States. But ...
A Short Primer on the Panama Papers
The so-called “Panama Papers” files released last weekend detail wide-spread tax-evasion among the world’s elites. From Russia to Iceland, ...