Search Results
Showing results 1 to 10 of approximately 117.
(refine search)
Journal Article
Accounting for the rich
Economic theory has long been challenged-and economists fascinated-by the mystery of extreme inequality in U.S. wealth distribution. The explanation may finally be in sight.
Journal Article
Class action
Economic inequality has increased in the United States?this much is clear. But the reasons, the consequences and the future are far from obvious. Recent research provides some intriguing suggestions.
Journal Article
Masters of illusion
Two Minneapolis Fed economists propose a controversial solution to a long-term puzzle: Why do home prices soar in both high and low inflation eras?
Journal Article
Cost v. benefit: clearing the air?
Journal Article
The stock market: too high? too low? just right
Journal Article
Regional airports: fear of not flying
Journal Article
Do unions work?
Journal Article
Interview with Janet Currie
Janet Currie began her career as a labor economist, with important work on game and bargaining theory, arbitration and negotiation strategy, and wage and employment determination. Today, as director of Princeton University?s Center for Health and Wellbeing, she explores the frontiers of genetic expression during fetal development, the impact of incentives on provision of health care and the effectiveness of the U.S. social safety net