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Darian Woods is a reporter and producer for The Indicator from Planet Money. He blends economics, journalism, and an ear for audio to tell stories that explain the global economy. He's reported on the time the world got together and solved a climate crisis, vaccine intellectual property explained through cake baking, and how Kit Kat bars reveal hidden economic forces.

The best-selling author and researcher who held similar roles at Uber and Lyft will build an economics team at the country's largest private employer.

Small experiments for solving social problems may seem to work, but at least half of them fall apart when they’re expanded to a larger constituency. Costs are the main explanation, although not the only one.

This week's links include a new RCT of microfinance in New Jersey, a discussion of power and firm experiments, careers in tech and John List's new job, and more...

At most, drivers will earn an extra $2 per gallon in rewards..

Family Action Network Webinar — From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life Tuesday, March 1, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Arthur Brooks, a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Business School, will present his book “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the...

An economist’s advice on when to fold your hand in favor of the next opportunity.

Read the latest Illinois Schools headlines - updated 24/7/365. We link to the best sources from around the world. Get the latest on Illinois Schools...

This week's links include snippets from India's Economic Survey, a whole host of conferences coming up, new journals to consider, and more...

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