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New Airline Surcharge: A Bag Too Far?

American's fee on checked luggage is a calculated gamble that consumers would rather shell out at the airport than pay higher ticket prices

Blogs

The Curious Capitalist

Stanford economist explains why we need more science PhDs

Paul Romer says more newly trained grad students would reduce their wages and lead to more hiring by private firms. But different forms of training would give them skills better matched to the work private firms are doing, leading to higher wages.

Work in Progress

10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates

...based on job and apartment availability, as recommended by Apartments.com and CBCareers.com.

Nerd World

Book Excerpt: Benjamin Nugent's American Nerd

Here is an excerpt from American Nerd, by Benjamin Nugent. I know Ben -- he used to work here at Time years ago. But that's not why I'm posting this excerpt. I'm posting it because it's truly excellent.

ENTREPRENEURIAL HEROES

Airline Maverick

Herb Kelleher, co-founder of Southwest Airlines, shares his quirky methods on creating the profitable airline powerhouse

GRAPHIC

Mapping World Remittances

Here's a look at the inflow and outflow of remittances worldwide, as a percentage of gross domestic product

PHOTOS

The Force Behind the Gulf Boom

Poorly-paid and burdened by debt, an underclass of migrant workers gives the Gulf its glitz. They are the linchpin of the boom, and their anger is rising

PHOTOS

The Bugatti Veyron Fbg

Taking the supercar to new heights