Why the Lottery is a Regressive Tax on the Nation’s Poorest

Breaking down the economics of the lottery, we show how the lottery ends up being an excise tax on some of the poorest people in the country. Read more

U.S. Healthcare is a Global Outlier, and Not in a Good Way

Americans spent more than $3 trillion, or 17.5% of GDP, on healthcare in 2015. Are they getting any bang for their buck? Read more

The U.S. Spends More Public Money on Healthcare Than Sweden or Canada

Even with a healthcare system that leans heavily on the private sector, the U.S. government actually spends more money on public healthcare than most countries. Read more