Here’s an economic truth you’d be wise to remember. Incentives matter. Washington State is about to learn this lesson.

Economic development is not just my job. This work isn’t about chasing headlines or cutting ribbons — it’s about the people who live next door to us, the families who depend on steady paychecks, and ...

“Incentives matter” is the most central lesson of economics. And they matter no matter what kind of social activity you examine or which level of the economy you study. Economists used to believe that ...

Nevada and other states now have increased incentive to root out food stamp fraud. That’s good news for taxpayers. President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, passed last summer, includes ...

Some economists claim that most of economics boils down to the statement: “Incentives Matter.” What is often shocking is how small an incentive needs to be in order for it to change people’s behavior.