The Score

A monthly feature about the economy by Bryce Covert and Mike Konczal.

Trump’s Immigration Plan Would Have a Tiny Effect on Wages

Trump’s Immigration Plan Would Have a Tiny Effect on Wages Trump’s Immigration Plan Would Have a Tiny Effect on Wages

The liberal agenda is huge in comparison.

Mar 24, 2016 / Mike Konczal

Race Best Predicts Whether You Live Near Pollution

Race Best Predicts Whether You Live Near Pollution Race Best Predicts Whether You Live Near Pollution

Environmental racism extends far beyond Flint.

Feb 18, 2016 / Bryce Covert

Bernie’s Wall Street Plan Is Actually Not Enough

Bernie’s Wall Street Plan Is Actually Not Enough Bernie’s Wall Street Plan Is Actually Not Enough

Here are three ways he can make his plan a real threat to the finance industry.

Jan 28, 2016 / Mike Konczal

Shutting Down Planned Parenthood Would Catapult Women Into Poverty

Shutting Down Planned Parenthood Would Catapult Women Into Poverty Shutting Down Planned Parenthood Would Catapult Women Into Poverty

When access to abortion and contraception is denied, low-income women suffer most.

Dec 23, 2015 / Bryce Covert

The Federal Reserve Could Boost Employment and Investment. Here’s How.

The Federal Reserve Could Boost Employment and Investment. Here’s How. The Federal Reserve Could Boost Employment and Investment. Here’s How.

Anyone on the left should support directly setting long-term interest rates.

Nov 25, 2015 / Mike Konczal

How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time

How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time How Companies Make Women Less Ambitious Over Time

First you lean in, then you give up.

Oct 29, 2015 / Bryce Covert

We Should Never Pay Down Our $17 Trillion Debt—Just Ask the IMF

We Should Never Pay Down Our $17 Trillion Debt—Just Ask the IMF We Should Never Pay Down Our $17 Trillion Debt—Just Ask the IMF

Our money is better spent elsewhere, for a few simple reasons.

Oct 15, 2015 / Mike Konczal

What Amazon Didn’t Understand About Overwork

What Amazon Didn’t Understand About Overwork What Amazon Didn’t Understand About Overwork

Whatever doesn’t kill you, makes you… slower.

Aug 27, 2015 / Bryce Covert

How the Rich Can Keep Their Homes, Businesses, Artwork, and Wealth Tax-Free—Forever

How the Rich Can Keep Their Homes, Businesses, Artwork, and Wealth Tax-Free—Forever How the Rich Can Keep Their Homes, Businesses, Artwork, and Wealth Tax-Free—Forever

Dynasty trusts enable the wealthy to control their assets even beyond the grave.

Jul 30, 2015 / Mike Konczal

The Score: Workers Don't Get Pregnant, Do They?

The Stealthy Way Employers Keep Women Out of the Workforce The Stealthy Way Employers Keep Women Out of the Workforce

In the 21st century, the worker is still assumed to be a man.

Jun 17, 2015 / Bryce Covert

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