Greg Rosalsky

The primer on Jevons paradox that you didn't know you needed.

We at Planet Money are constantly reading the work of economists and other social scientists to glean ideas, evidence and insights about the economy, and, more generally, the confusing world around us. Welcome to the inaugural installment of the Planet Money Econ Roundup!

This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis

A skateboarder presented an unusual paper at this year's big meeting of American economists.

Planet Money attended the annual meeting of American economists — and the most popular topic this year was artificial intelligence.

A new study suggests that holidays can affect your provider's decision making.

The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history. We explore the factors that led to the Act and examine what happened to the economy after it passed.

Chinese immigrants sacrificed to create America's first transcontinental railroad. Its completion may have contributed to a backlash that led to the first major immigration clampdown in U.S. history.

A trio of economists just won a Nobel prize for their insights into how democratic and other inclusive institutions are critical for a nation’s prosperity.

A new study finds that Americans have adopted generative AI faster than personal computers and the internet. Does this mean we're about to see a long-awaited increase in productivity growth?