When It Comes to the Oscars, the Nomination Is as Good as a Win
Research suggests that an Oscar nomination helps boost sales revenue in the weeks following the announcements.
Taxation Without Money
The Stamp Act of 1765, which inspired the “taxation without representation” cry, imposed taxes that outraged specific groups of people.
Do Incentives Modify Behavior?
How financial incentives help--and don't help--people stick to their resolutions.
Whole Foods and the Problem With Enlightened Consumption
Whole Foods may promise ethical products, but its offerings often contradict expectations.
The Economic Impact of El Niño
Looking at the economic impact of the El Nino's weather pattern across the globe.
How Meteorology Changed Agriculture Forever
Early meteorology helped farmers predict yield, transforming the agricultural industry.
Why Japanese Women Don’t Stay in the Workforce
Japanese women exit the workforce at far higher rates than in other developed countries.
How Advertisers Sold Housework to Housewives
The ad campaigns behind household products emphasized the seriousness of housework.
Philanthropic Billionaires: An Investigation
Mark Zuckerberg joins a long line of philanthropic billionaires who have pledged millions of dollars to charitable causes.