Farmers get smaller share of what we pay for food

Farmers are getting less of what we pay for food, research from 61 countries around the world finds. That has pros and cons, say the researchers.

Ida Eriksen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
Sept. 27, 2021 ~4 min

To cut emissions, value each human’s wellbeing equally

A new study argues for a utilitarian approach to curbing carbon emissions, one that focuses on well-being rather than GDP.

Michelle Edelstein-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 14, 2021 ~7 min


How inflation fears can turn into the real thing

An economist breaks down just how bad inflation could get in the United States and explains how fearing inflation can actually bring it about.

Peter Iglinski-Rochester • futurity
July 19, 2021 ~9 min

What you should know about inflation right now

A economist explains why rising inflation is becoming a concern in the United States, what drives it, and what might work to prevent major problems.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
June 30, 2021 ~9 min

Fungi embrace human economic ideas in trade with hosts

"...organisms such as fungi can exhibit competitive behavior similar to that in markets involving sophisticated human participants."

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
June 30, 2021 ~3 min

Book traces shared roots of capitalism and racial slavery

A new book explores the emergence of both racial slavery and capitalism in American history, and how the legacy of that link haunts us today.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
June 1, 2021 ~9 min

Young professionals should consider health savings accounts

An accounting professor ranks the most tax-efficient financial moves for young people beginning their careers. Top pick? Health savings accounts.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
April 2, 2021 ~6 min

Marriage choices may affect pay gap, inequality

How do people's marriage choices affect the labor market, and ultimately gender wage gaps and income inequality?

Yale • futurity
March 30, 2021 ~7 min


India’s renewable energy targets could be even higher

India's ambitious target of 450 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030 could go even further, say three economists.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
March 24, 2021 ~10 min

How government can protect the supply chain from future crises

A new report offers recommendations for how to prevent the US supply chain from facing the same issues in the future that it has during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
March 22, 2021 ~9 min

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