LiveScience Topic:
Economy
The United States is mired in a financial fiasco unlike anything seen since the Great Depression. But how will it all shake out is anybody's guess. Meanwhile, the crisis has become global, with banking institutions around the world poised to fail. From Wall Street to Main Street, we look at the psychology, sociology and economics behind the news.
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Capitalism is like evolution by natural selection, and it can be harsh.
In times of crisis, women are more likely to take a shopping spree than in normal times.
Getting fired or laid off can lead to health problems, even if you find a new job.
With gold prices over $900 and jobs scarce, a new gold rush is on.
A NYC-based zoo agency has released a video starring a porcupine to convince state legislators to fully fund zoos in 2010.
Portfolio approach prevents loss aversion that results from looking at choices individually.
Tighter budgets mean fewer trips to the beach and less chances to get bit by a shark.
The murder-suicides of a family in Ohio and another in California might be the tip of the iceberg.
Holdren, Chu, Browner and other officials have a lot on their shoulders.
The new president promises to tackle global warming. It possible? Necessary?
It's more true than ever — to college will increase your income, a sociologist says.
The sour economy could get you a speeding ticket.
Many of us would now like to look ahead to what we hope will be better times.
Finance guru Bernard Madoff has allegedly admitted to the largest investment fraud in history. Charles Ponzi would be proud.
For all the talk about change, everything old seemed oddly new again in 2008.
Maxed-out credit cards are one way guys lure in the ladies.
Fearing punishment, freeloaders contribute to society.
Bargain-hunting in current economic climate could force stores to lower prices more.
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