Most corporate name changes are the result of mergers and acquisitions. But these tend to be unimaginative. James Surowiecki acquisitioncorporatemerger Change image and share on social
Unlike fuel-economy standards, the most common method of reducing demand for oil over the past thirty years, a gas tax doesn't tell people what kind of car to drive. It simply raises the price of gasoline and lets people adjust their behavior accordingly. James Surowiecki adjustbehaviorcar share on social
Of course, politicians always say they're just describing their opponents' positions, even if they are in fact offering absurd caricatures, if not outright lies. James Surowiecki absurdcaricaturedescribe Change image and share on social
The oil market is especially sensitive even to a hint of expansion or contraction in supply. James Surowiecki contractionexpansionhint Change image and share on social
Wall Street has come a long way from the insider-dominated world that was blown apart by the Great Depression. James Surowiecki blowdepressiondominate Change image and share on social
The stock market has an insidious effect on C.E.O.s' moods, because of its impact not just on their companies but on their own bank accounts. James Surowiecki accountbankcompany Change image and share on social
Of course, looking tough on inflation is part of any central banker's job description: if investors believe that inflation is going to get out of control, you end up with higher interest rates and capital flight, and a vicious circle quickly ensues. James Surowiecki bankercapitalcentral share on social
You might think of consumption as a fairly passive activity, but buying new products and services is actually pretty risky, at least if you value your time and money. James Surowiecki activitybuyconsumption Change image and share on social
Moviegoers love the intricacies of a crime all the more when it's for a good cause. James Surowiecki crimegoodintricacy Change image and share on social
Companies often become victims of their own mythologies. James Surowiecki companymythologyvictim Change image and share on social