When Corporations Co-opt Crafts
Procter & Gamble made its industrially produced soap the basis for a revival of an ancient craft, leading to a huge fad for soap carving.
Do Corporate Leaders Need to Pay Taxes?
Donald Trump’s claim that he had a fiduciary duty to minimize his taxes has sparked a conversation about business ethics. Are CEOs obligated to avoid taxes?
The Long History of Financial Advice for Women
There's a whole modern industry devoted to promoting women’s financial literacy.
How America Got its Time Zones
Boston is considering joining the Atlantic time zone. How did Americans decide on time zones anyway?
Could Immigration Save Middle America?
This election season has drawn enormous attention to the anxiety that many Americans in economically-distressed rural places seem ...
Class and the Glass Ceiling
Feminism and "women's work" have looked very different for U.S. women depending on their class.
Why Welfare Reform Didn’t End Welfare Stigma
20 years after welfare reform, stigma surrounding cash benefits remains.
Should We Set a Speed Limit on High-Speed Trading?
Can slower financial traders find a haven in a world of high-speed algorithms?