According to conventional wisdom, there are many compelling reasons to work in the public sector. These can include job security, generous retirement and health care benefits, and work that is geared toward the public…
Currently, most national polls give Democratic candidate Joe Biden a slight edge over Trump in the race for the White House. However, much can change between now and Nov. 3, and in some states,…
The typical U.S. household earned $65,712 in 2019 — up by nearly $3,000 from the previous year, according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The increase in household income continues nearly…
Incomes are on the rise in the United States. The typical U.S. household earned $65,712 in 2019 — up by nearly $3,000 from the previous year, according to recently released data from the U.S.…
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election was perhaps the most stunning upset in modern American political history. Though he lost the popular vote — amassing 2.9 million fewer votes than Democratic rival…
According to recently published data for 2019 from the U.S. Census Bureau, incomes are on the rise in the United States. The typical American household earned $65,712 in 2019, about $3,000 more than the…
As Election Day draws closer, President Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Joe Biden are entering the final weeks of their campaigns. In the race for 270 electoral votes — the majority needed to win…
With the presidential election looming, much of the public discussion is focused on the race for the White House. However, control of the executive branch is not the only important contest this November, as…
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an unemployment crisis on a scale not seen in modern U.S. history. Nearly every week since mid-March, initial jobless claims in the U.S. have topped 1 million —…
The U.S. economy is far less dependent on trade than most countries. The total value of all U.S. exports accounted for just 11.7% of GDP in 2019 — a fraction of the 30.6% global…
The United States is often referred to as the wealthiest nation on Earth. Measured by the size of its economic output, that is the case. However, by another widely-used measure, intended to reflect the…
Consumer economies — like that of the United States, where consumer spending accounts for 70% of economic activity — are highly exposed to slowdown in a pandemic. Since the coronavirus reached American shores, the…
The United States attracts more immigrants than any other country in the world. America’s appeal to new residents is testimony that many still view the U.S. as the land of opportunity — a place…
In a free market economy, competing companies must not only try to offer superior products or services, but also cultivate a positive public image. Generally, businesses with good reputations are better-positioned to bring in…
About 18.9 million Americans — 11.4% of the workforce — either switch occupations or exit the labor force entirely each year. Many of these workers may have made the choice to leave their jobs…
The decade since the end of the Great Recession in 2009 was one of historic economic growth in the United States. Over that period, the U.S. economy added about 20 million jobs and the…
For those looking to leave their mark on the world, few careers allow for greater meaningful impact than law. Laws are the foundation of society — and the implementation of new laws can have…
The overall risk of dying from intentional homicide has declined across the globe over the last few decades. In 1993, there were 7.4 homicide victims per 100,000 people worldwide. By 2017, that figure declined…
The current economic downturn has ushered in an employment crisis of historic proportions. The U.S. unemployment rate jumped from its lowest level in over half a century to a high not seen since the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the American economy. Millions of Americans are filing for unemployment benefits every week, small business owners are seeing plummeting revenue, and many of those who are still…
