Profiles

A female flute player thinks only sexism can explain why she's paid less than a male oboist. But it turns out playing the oboe isn't the same job as playing the flute — and wages reflect this.

Because food was so scarce, milk required a doctor's prescription and the government initiated a public awareness campaign about the dangers of overeating.

There's only one way to fund a new public-works project or "stimulus" scheme: through money stolen from the taxpayers.

The euro zone is not prepared to contain a new financial crisis

Thanks to Trump's tariffs, discount stores have to raise prices — thus increasing the cost of living for ordinary Americans.