Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers
The Parker administration says it will issue $800 million in bonds over the next four years to fund affordable housing.
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Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis
Stock and commodities traders found themselves dealing with various price swings as energy markets responded to Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesfGlobal energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive to a wide range of world events – especially when there is some sort of crisis.
Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it
It’s quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals – the “slop” in the Aussie mantra of “Slip! Slop! Slap!” – can no longer be trusted.
Detroit restaurants identified as ‘Black-owned’ on Yelp saw a slight drop in business ratings
Yelp's Black-owned tag was designed to help business owners like Don Studvent attract more customers. His restaurant closed in 2018 after nine years in business.
How Bordeaux wine estates price their bottles
On wine-rating platforms, amateur ratings better explain the price differences of bottles than professional scores. JuanGarciaHinojosa/ShutterstockResearch in economics has unravelled the workings of the complex market for Bordeaux wines, in which perceived quality, historical reputation and critical reviews are intertwined.
New climate reporting rules start on July 1. Many companies are not ready for the change
PaeGAG/ShutterstockA new financial year starts on July 1. For Australia’s large companies, that means new rules on climate-related disclosures come into force.
What is reconciliation − the legislative shortcut Republicans are using to push through their ‘big, beautiful bill’?
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks with reporters about the reconciliation process to advance President Donald Trump's spending and tax bill on June 3, 2025. AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteThe word “reconciliation” sounds benign, even harmonious.
Blocking exports and raising tariffs is a bad defense against industrial cyber espionage, study shows
Cutting off China's access to advanced U.S. chips is likely to motivate Chinese cyber espionage. kritsapong jieantaratip/iStock via Getty ImagesThe United States is trying to decouple its economy from rivals like China.
Checking in on New England’s fishing industry 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters
Filming 'The Perfect Storm' in Gloucester Harbor, Mass.
Why power skills – formerly known as ‘soft skills’ – are the key to business success
What does it take to lead through complexity, make tough decisions and still put people first? For me, the answer became clear during a defining moment early in my career – one that changed my path entirely.
Today I am a business-school educator, but I began my career in the corporate world. I faced a challenge so intense that it motivated me to go back to school and earn a Ph.D. so I could help others lead with greater purpose and humanity.
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