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Paul D. McNelis, S.J., is America’s contributing editor for economics and professor emeritus of finance at the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University, in New York City.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
From the defense of moneylending to ethical research methods, theologians have shaped modern economics and finance, writes Paul McNelis. It may be time for them to step in again.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Dwight Eisenhower has risen in the rankings of presidents, writes Paul D. McNelis, S.J., and his ability to combine bold initiatives with fiscal discipline is needed today.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
The Rodney Dangerfield film “Back to School” has a lesson for even the most famous individuals: Anyone can benefit from hitting the books.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
New York is sending a message that some public officials are no longer willing to play the tax break game, even with giants like Amazon. The rest of the nation should be grateful.
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
The press in China does not make any mention of an impending “trade war”—only trade frictions.
Politics & Society
Once institutions become very large, do they necessarily become more efficient?
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Why not tax individuals for what they take out of society instead of what they contribute?
Politics & SocietyFeatures
A cyber-destruction of Bitcoin deposits would trigger far-reaching consequences, beyond the realm of the Bitcoin world.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
We are in the topsy-turvy world: Communists call for free trade while capitalist-country leaders call for more tariffs and trade restrictions.
Politics & SocietyIn All Things
Hamilton was a New Yorker, a lawyer like Hillary Clinton and a business investor like Donald Trump.