Though the U.S. was hit hard by the recession and the popped housing market bubble, generous infusions of government money have managed to begin turning the numbers around. Employment numbers are slowly rising, though income remains largely stagnant. Wall Street…
Pope Francis: Capitalism Is “A New Tyranny”
Pope Francis carefully chose this moment to capitalize on his internet popularity with an even more radical statement: that uninhibited capitalism represents “a new tyranny,” and that global leaders are not doing enough to battle the growing income disparity. Pope…
Obamacare Could Cause People to Stop Working, Say Economists
Major portions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as “Obamacare,” are set to go into effect starting next year. The effects of the legislation will be felt throughout the U.S. healthcare industry for years to come,…
Dr. Doom 2013 Prediction: Global Economic Turmoil Headed Our Way
Dr. Doom 2013 prediction: Economist Nouriel Roubini recently stated that a “perfect storm” for economic disaster is currently brewing, and he stands behind his beliefs. Considering Roubini is the guy who accurately predicted the country’s previous financial disaster, it’s safe…
Why Is Gas Almost $4.00 a Gallon?
I’m going to admit something to you that may affect how you read this article. Call it full disclosure; call it conscience. You need to know this before we jump into this subject. I dropped out of high school Economics.…
Digital Coupons Help Atlanta Become Most Frugal City In U.S.
Atlanta knows how to save a buck or two, according to a new study from Coupons.com. In a survey released today identifying the most frugal cities in the United States, the Big Peach is the best at not spending a…
Putting Your Mobile App On Sale Boosts Revenue, Study Finds
If you’re a developer who doesn’t want to shell out money for ads, there’s one reliable tactic you can employ that will not only boost your notoriety but also improve your revenue: put your app on sale. Despite the concept…
Should Your Mobile Phone Activity Affect Your Credit Score?
The Boston Globe ran a story a few days ago about a company called Cignifi who has developed a way to calculate a person’s credit report in the absence of any previous credit history. The claim is counter-intuitive to how…
Google Econ 101: How Much Is The Internet Worth?
The obvious answer to the headline’s question is, “a lot,” given this week’s contentious activity between government and Internet culture. But the question was actually less existential and more economical. Through their European Public Policy Blog, Google has announced the…
Is The Internet Officially A Basic Utility Now?
Winter seems to have finally remembered that it has somewhere to be this year – here – so it’s time to dig the space heater out of the closet and get your warm on. Or, at least, that’s what you’d…
Hostess, Maker Of Beloved Twinkies, Going Bankrupt: Twitter Reactions
Science – or urban mythology – has constantly told us that Twinkies last forever. They’re man’s best friend in the event of a toxic nuclear fallout because such mortal concerns as expiration dates do not concern Twinkies. Twinkies take the…
Twitter Responses: Santas Instructed To Temper Kids’ Expectations This Year
The cultural climate is just getting brutal at this point, giving me one more reason to at least be thankful I’m not a kid right now. Aside from the general economic malaise felt world-wide and, more immediately, the future awkwardness…