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The Economics of Trust
Trust is not merely a social nicety — it is infrastructure. Across decades of empirical research, economists and political scientists have converged on a striking finding: societies and individuals with higher levels of interpersonal trust…
Canada's Carney says economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released on Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected. In the 10-minute address, Carney spoke about…
Why economic security is central to U.S. national security
While you wouldn't know it from the recent U.S.-Israeli military confrontation with Iran, the latest U.S. National Security Strategy, made public in December, marks a decisive departure from the post-Cold War paradigm. It explicitly characterizes…
Opinion | The Economics of Religion
When I was a postdoctoral student at the University of Chicago, Gary Becker was one of my mentors. He had a way of reducing complicated social institutions to simple economic questions. After a trip to Rome, he mentioned meeting Pope John Paul II.
Opinion | How markets will test Hong Kong's new economic model
For the first time in its history – and in a striking departure from its long-standing doctrine of minimal economic intervention – Hong Kong is preparing to draw up a five-year plan. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has asked all…
Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy
The bosses of Britain's “big five” retail banks have been summoned to a meeting with the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, this week to discuss how to limit the economic impact of the crisis in the Middle East triggered by the US and…
UK seeks EU deals on steel and EVs in push for closer economic ties
Downing Street hopes to secure deals on steel and electric cars with the EU as it seeks to upgrade the post-Brexit economic relationship. Amid economic uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East and strains in relations with the US, Keir…
Air New Zealand introduces bunk beds for economy passengers
Air New Zealand is launching an innovative way for economy passengers to sleep on long-haul flights with bunk beds on board. The airline will open bookings next month for its “Skynest” seats, which will allow economy class passengers…
Poll: Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war
President Donald Trump 's job approval rating has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war with Iran, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. Overall, 37% of adults approve…
Canada's prime minister says economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected. In the…
US delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy - media
US officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism to a market-based economy and compensate American citizens and corporations whose assets were seized in the 1960s, several US media outlets reported on Friday and Saturday, citing sources…
Rachel Reeves calls in UK bank bosses for crunch talks amid Iran war economic fallout
Rachel Reeves is battling with the economic fallout from the Iran war Rachel Reeves has called in the bosses of the UK biggest banks for crunch talks as the Chancellor grapples with the deepening economic fallout from the war in Iran. Leading…
The UK seaside town with a 146 year-old lightshow - £300 boost to local economy
A UK seaside town has credited its 146-year-old winter light show with bringing a staggering £300 million into its local economy. Lighting up Blackpool for 146 years, the Illuminations first became an attraction in 1879 when the council…
Is the economy really that bad or is my husband just incompetent?
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Toledo urged to pivot economy as global firms eye region for expansion, says logistics CEO
TOLEDO, Ohio — For decades, people in northwest Ohio have asked the same question: Why does it feel like Toledo is falling behind? On this week's Leading Edge, a new answer emerged — and it may change how the region thinks about its…
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