Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive... more
He turned a small Hollywood talent agency into a massive sports-and-entertainment empire. In a freewheeling conversation, he explains how he... more
Sure, markets work well in general. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone... more
Museums are purging their collections of looted treasures. Can they also get something in return? And what does it mean... more
The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the... more
How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim... more
Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way... more
Every language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is... more
Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say the Delaware “franchise” is undemocratic and... more
Many companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something concrete about it.... more
Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are more stick than... more
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