Economics

Edward Glaeser continues his series on cost-benefit analysis of high-speed rail in the US, imagining a mythical route between Dallas and Houston.

Eric A. Morris takes a look at pedestrian-oriented cities with an economist's eyes.

The image of tens of thousands of people being put to work on massive public works projects may be a thing of the past, some economists argue.

Forget congestion pricing and higher gas taxes -- accurately priced pay-as-you-go auto insurance might be the best financial incentive tool for encouraging people to change their driving habits.