Most Americans do not have enough assets to withstand 3 months without income
A new study from Oregon State University found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold.
This means that...
Will the United States have a new state?
If a state is admitted to the Union, the US flag would need to accommodate an extra star.
You might have to revise your general...
How a few negative online reviews early on can hurt a restaurant
A new study shows that early online restaurant reviews can affect how many reviews -- and how high of a rating -- restaurants receive...
Ad blockers may benefit websites, users, and the market at large
Contrary to common assumptions, ad blockers may offer some benefits to companies, users, and the market at large.
Millions of websites, including some of the...
Should you buy or sell a house during the pandemic
In an economy hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, impacts on the housing market aren't cut-and-dried.
Demand for homes appeared to drop along with sales...
Drones could deliver packages more efficiently by hopping on the bus
One-click purchases and instant delivery have helped fuel the growth of e-commerce, but this convenience has come at the cost of increased traffic congestion,...
Facebook’s dominance is built on anti-competitive behavior
Facebook and its subsidiaries, including Instagram, account for 75% of all time spent on social media.
In a new paper, Yale SOM economist Fiona...
Why did the stock market bounce back while COVID-19 cases kept rising
In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, stock prices plunged, but they have since regained much of their value.
Why would stocks rise...
How big ideas survive financial crisis
When a financial crisis hits, small business dreams, retirement goals and countless other mainstays of the American economy can be dashed overnight.
But for inventors...
How many jobs do robots really replace?
In many parts of the U.S., robots have been replacing workers over the last few decades.
But to what extent, really?
Some technologists have forecast that...