Economists are accumulating evidence that instead of being indolent layabouts, poor people are harried and frantic, which results in subpar decisions.

Statistics don’t quite capture the extent of U.S. poverty. A new measure could change that.

A behavioral economist’s fresh perspectives on poverty

Machines might displace lots of workers. Here's a possible fix.

Stable hours are better for workers and lead to higher profits.

The employer-based system locks workers into their jobs and deters them from striking out to start businesses.

Bloomberg, stumping in Jackson, Miss., said he would provide federal “incentives” or aid to states that reduce or eliminate the use of cash bail for non-violent offenders.

Seizure of property belonging to people never charged with wrongdoing looks a lot like stealing.

The public supports decriminalizing, which might help fight the opioid epidemic.

Economists are accumulating evidence that instead of being indolent layabouts, poor people are harried and frantic, which results in subpar decisions.