economics
Here’s Why No One Can Afford Concert Tickets Right Now
Inflation and COVID-19 are teaming up to give companies like Live Nation and Ticketmaster free rein to hike prices, while small venues continue to struggle.
The Economy Would Be More Fair With Mario Kart 'Rubber-Banding,' Experts Say
We hate the blue shells, but they create a critical solvent that makes 'Mario Kart' an equitable game for all. Environmental movements must learn from the blue shell.
Fossil Fuels Are Wildly More Expensive Than Previously Thought, Study Says
Overinflated fossil fuel investments might be a ‘worthless’ bubble waiting to trigger the next crash, while renewables seem more appealing than ever.
Trump’s Cruelty Will Cost Americans Billions for Literally No Reason
Insert dark joke about Trump’s terrible deal-making here.
Coronavirus Drained Black, Latino, and Native Americans' Savings Way More Than White People's
White and non-white households reported similar disparities in answers about paying off debt, struggles to pay rent or mortgage bills, serious problems affording food, trouble buying medical care, and more.
Got Milk? Probably Not, But You're Paying For It Anyway.
VICE News’ “Complexify” series takes you down the rabbit hole, to show you why just about everything is more convoluted than you think.
Restaurants Are 'Staring at Bad Options' as They Struggle to Reopen
Government loan programs aren't providing enough relief, owners say, and have put many in an impossible situation.
A Third of Americans Didn't Pay Their Rent or Mortgage in May, Survey Says
A lot of the people who were able to afford housing costs in April couldn't make the same payments in May.
We're Being Too Optimistic About What Post-Pandemic America Will Look Like
The coronavirus has revealed so many of our institutions to be vulnerable or broken. But that doesn't mean they will change.
How the Small Business Bailout Failed the People It Meant to Help
Many independent businesses were blocked from getting money thanks to a broken website and insufficient funding from Congress. Now they may close for good.
Can We Print Infinite Money to Pause the Economy During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The Fed prints money. What happens if we printed enough money to make sure everyone keeps their job?
What to Do if You Can't Pay Rent Because of Coronavirus
A step-by-step guide for dealing with your landlord during the worst economic catastrophe in living memory.