Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Every state government in the U.S. levies an excise tax on insurance. Although these premium taxes represent a substantial source of state revenue, they have undergone little economic analysis. This ...

Al Gore and David Blood’s op-ed “ESG Investing Is Consistent with Fiduciary Duty” (Nov. 9) includes two examples that highlight the best way to handle externalities, the economic term for costs ...