'Tax Credit Scholarships,' Praised By Trump, Turn Profits For Some Donors
A program that allows poor students to choose a private school can also enrich the people who fund it.
Economy
These Days, Business Travel By Trump's Sons Is Costly And Complicated
With the Trump family "so involved in international business, the logistical issues, costs and security risks are more substantial than we're used to seeing," says an expert in presidential travel.
Working Class Students Answer: Is College Worth It?
NPR's Michel Martin visits Madison, Wis., next week for "Who Needs College?" the latest live event in the "Going There" series. UW-Madison student Sam Park discusses the value of a college education.
How Trump's Immigration Plans Affect The Economy
Parts of the stock market have reached record highs since Donald Trump took office. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Bloomberg View's Joe Nocera about how immigration restrictions could affect the economy.
A Dip In Global Prices Creates Cocoa Crisis For Ivory Coast's Farmers
Ivory coast is the world's largest cocoa producer. But a bumper crop combined with a fall in the global demand for chocolate and a dip in cocoa prices are hurting the country's cocoa farmers.
The Soaring Stock Market And Your Nest Egg
Stocks continue to be on an absolute tear lately, with the Dow topping 21,000. Investors wonder if the bulls will keep running. Experts offer tips on what to keep in mind and whose advice to trust.
Calls To Boycott Trump's Wines Haven't Seemed To Hurt Sales
Some opponents of President Trump's policies have been using social media to promote a boycott of Trump wines. But supporters have been urging people to buy. So far, it appears sales are strong.
Republicans Plan To Roll Back Dodd-Frank Financial Regulations
Republicans in Congress plan to roll back parts of Dodd-Frank, the legislation Congress passed after the financial crisis. They say doing so would ease regulatory burdens on small banks. But the plan also eases rules on big banks — the ones that caused the financial crisis.
Urgent Calls For Comprehensive Immigration Reform By NC Farmers
North Carolina ranks eighth in the nation for farming income.
America's 'Complacent Class': How Self-Segregation Is Leading To Stagnation
Economist and author Tyler Cowen worries that Americans' desire to keep changing has gone away. "The forward march of progress," he says, "is not the main story today."