Latest articles by John Aziz
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The top 1 percent don't work harder for their money — they work less
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Millennials are becoming financial Neanderthals
feature And that might be unkind to Neanderthals
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There is a better alternative to raising the minimum wage
feature One that can actually ensure a decent standard of living for everyone
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Is cash the most 'efficient' Christmas gift?
feature Yes — but we don't give gifts for efficiency
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How did Americans manage to lose $119 billion gambling last year?
feature The world lost a record of amount of money last year, and America led the pack
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Does welfare make people lazy?
feature Conservatives often claim that it does. It's not that simple.
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Does the United States need a sovereign wealth fund?
feature The government could use the fund to offset the effects of a financial crash
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Britain has basically decriminalized internet piracy. The U.S. should, too.
feature Internet piracy is bad for the economy. It's also impossible to police.
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How to avoid an economic bubble
feature Look no further than the flailing job market
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Does solar energy have a battery problem?
feature The energy technology of the future faces a triple-A kind of conundrum
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Why do financial crises happen?
feature A review of Bob Swarup's Money Mania
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General Mills backed down from its controversial lawsuit policy. But the problem isn't over.
feature Corporations still can hamstring your ability to sue them. That needs to change.
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Europe is in an epic depression — and it's getting worse
feature Why is the European Central Bank ignoring its mandate?
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Australia just scrapped its debt ceiling. America should, too.
feature Mature countries just walk away from a fight
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Are we on the cusp of a solar energy boom?
feature Solar power is getting much easier to store — and at a much cheaper price
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Less racism and sexism means more economic growth
feature Give people freedom to specialize in what they are good at, and the economy will grow
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Would you cuddle a stranger for $80 an hour?
feature Snuggling enthusiasts say a new pay-per-cuddle practice is therapy. Police say it's a front for prostitution.
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Why so many Americans are missing out on the stock market boom
feature Despite the Dow's historic rise, many potential investors remain on the sidelines
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Are we spending too much or too little on infrastructure?
feature American infrastructure has improved since the 80s. But it still may be inadequate.
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How can we unleash positive animal spirits into the economy? Change the narrative.
feature In economics, our beliefs often become self-fulfilling prophesies
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Is the government helping or hurting savers?
feature Critics say the Federal Reserve's low-interest policies are punishing those who socked their money away
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Can we use skyscrapers to predict financial crashes?
feature A look at the historical record shows a strong correlation between the construction of big buildings and market meltdowns
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Why China wants to lead the world in 3D printing
feature Already the world's largest manufacturer, China is now on track to become the leading 3D printing economy by 2016
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Why Elon Musk should be Apple's next CEO
feature Imagine a solar-powered iPhone, or a Siri interface on an asteroid mining spaceship...
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