The Toll Also Rises
Basic economics says a new toll for commuters makes everybody better off. But what if basic economics is wrong?
Economy
Campbell Soup To Buy Charlotte-Based Snyder's-Lance
Campbell Soup will spend $4.87 billion in cash for Snyder's-Lance, gorging on a snack market that has grown increasingly competitive.
Grad Students' Tuition Waivers Will Remain Untaxed, After All
A controversial provision that would have taxed grad students' tuition waivers was removed in the final version of the GOP tax bill. The measure, which was part of the House tax bill, drew protests.
Corporate Incentives And The Case For The Republican Tax Bill
Former director of the Congressional Budget Office Douglas Holtz-Eakin tells guest host Ray Suarez why he thinks the Republican tax bill will move the economy forward.
What's In The Tax Bill
Republican lawmakers released their final tax overhaul bill after differences between the House and Senate versions were hashed out. We look at how will it affect Americans taxes.
GOP Releases Final Tax Bill As Rubio, Corker Boost Path To Christmas Passage
The two Republican senators had been holdouts, but now the bill appears on track for passage next week.
CHART: How The New Version Of The Republican Tax Bill Would Affect You
The bill would lower the rate for top earners and also let graduate students keep their tuition waivers.
Trump Could Have Tax Bill On His Desk Before Holiday Break
At the moment, it appears that President Trump will get his Christmas wish: To have tax overhaul legislation on his desk, ready for his signature, before the holiday break. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to economist and Harvard professor Gregory Mankiw about the GOP Tax Plan.
Forget Neutrality
Most Americans have at most one choice for broadband internet. On today's show: How it got that way, and what it means for the debate over net neutrality.
Retailers Hope For Strong Holiday Season As November Sales Beat Expectations
Retail and food sales were up 5.8 percent in November over the same time last year, the Commerce Department said. Retailers are hoping for their best year since before the economic recession.