Greg Rosalsky

A new book dives deep into the fascinating criminal world of tree theft and efforts to combat it.

The town of Orick sits just steps away from Redwood National Park. It has prime real estate for recreation and tourism, so why are its motels and restaurants shuttered and its residents impoverished?

A new study shows the simple math of why — absent radical measures — America's racial wealth gap won't be closing anytime soon.

Despite low unemployment, solid spending, and continued job growth, signs are flashing that the U.S. economy is headed for another downturn.

In a new book, Ben Bernanke explains how and why the U.S. Federal Reserve has evolved to play such an important role in the economy.

A new book argues that greater public support for parents is critical for the brain development of America's kids.

In 2000, Vladimir Putin began targeting oligarchs who did not bend to his authority. The loyalists who remained — and new ones who subsequently got rich — became like ATM machines for the president.

In the 1990s, reformers adopted a radical economic program in Russia. It devastated ordinary Russians and created a new class of oligarchs. And it explains the rise of Putin and the leader he is today

A new book looks at the rise and fall of "The Bond King." It's a wild ride.

The Russian economy is cratering under the weight of Western sanctions. Russian policymakers are struggling with how to respond — and what to wear.

The U.S. has a long tradition of favoring old people over kids. A new paper investigates why.

In 2020, President Trump signed a deal with the Chinese government to improve trade relations. China, for the most part, has not followed through.

The McDonald's Arch Deluxe is one of the most infamous product failures in history. In his new book, The Voltage Effect, economist John List says it's an example of a good idea failing to scale up.

To control inflation during WWII, the U.S. government resorted to wide-ranging price controls. Their unintended consequences might explain why today's policymakers are reluctant to try it again.

A new book develops a science of scaling.

"The Great Resignation" looks mostly like workers negotiating for a better deal.

It's a bad time to be a world leader. COVID did that.

Carbon removal went mainstream in 2021. But the technology is still light years away from making a real difference combating climate change. A group of economists wants to help change that.

A new study looks at the finances of three million households over the course of a year. It finds significant differences in the standard of living across America.

The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.