Economics
Economists Support Mass. Tax Hike, Shift
Income taxes would increase, but sales taxes would drop
Domestic Drones Are Coming Your Way
Unmanned aerial vehicles are capable of far more than just state-sanctioned killing and police surveillance.
Stock Futures Down on Italy Credit Downgrade, Disappointing Chinese Data
After highs hit last week
Paul Ryan Says a Budget Deal is Possible
Thinks he can compromise with the president on spending and taxes
European Unions Block Money-Losing Carmakers From Downsizing
Which doesn't make them any more viable
Glutted With Grads, Law Schools Start Firms
Because phony make-work jobs are always the solution
Employers Poised To Drop Health Coverage
New rules make offering coverage risky and expensive
The Supreme Court Considers Biotech Seed Patents
What are the limits to patents on self-replicating technologies?
Wealth Finds a Haven in Singapore
Democracies have lost the knack for economic opportunity
Judge Alex Kozinski: From Communist Romania to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
One of our most controversial jurists talks about free speech, cell phones, and how bubble gum made him a capitalist.
IMF Chief Urges the European Central Bank to Cut Interest Rate More
Also wants demand boosted in Germany
White House Comments on Encouraging Unemployment Figures
Makes sure to point out the figure reflects pre-sequestration period
Unemployment Down to 7.7 Percent, Numbers Still Pretty Awful
Teenage unemployment rate, for example, at 25 percent, nowhere near recent lows
Jobs Report Released
U.S. unemployment rate at 7.7 percent, the lowest level since December 2008
Global Shares Highest Since June 2008
News comes shortly before what is expected to be an encouraging U.S. jobs report
As Government Grasps For Taxes, Brace for an Unwinnable War Against You
Uncle Sam has worked up an appetite
Carl Icahn Says Says Dell Shareholders Should Get Dividend Instead of Taking Company Private
Says the buyout offer is undervalued
EU Member States Opposing Onerous EU Data Privacy Regime
Fear fine amounts could make it difficult for EU firms to be competitive
Federal Reserve Acknowledges ObamaCare Is Leading to Layoffs
"Employers in several Districts cited the unknown effects of the Affordable Care Act as reasons for planned layoffs and reluctance to hire more staff"
Government-Funded Preschool Is a Failure that Obama Wants to Spread Nationwide
Oklahoma and Georgia are held as models but show few results
