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Tom Porcelli joined Wells Fargo as chief economist on Nov. 3.

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The abundance mindset is a luxury that people actively in the throes of scarcity cannot, literally or figuratively, afford.

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

Economics assumes we behave like chimps, but humans are far more cooperative—and our economic models must catch up.

The UK budget is usually a story of growth forecasts, borrowing levels and fiscal discipline. But ahead of this month's high-stakes event, growth has been slower than expected. At the same time, as ...