Positive economics is a fact-based analysis of what is occurring in an economy, without making prescriptions of what should or should not be happening.

In New York, every residential lease includes an implied warranty of habitability—even if the lease does not expressly ...

School attendance and school absenteeism have been studied for over a century, leading to a rich and vast literature base. At the same time, powerful demographic ...

Background Efforts to involve patients in patient safety continue to revolve around professionally derived notions of minimising clinical risk, yet evidence suggests that patients hold perspectives on ...

In 2010, the American Heart Association defined a novel construct of cardiovascular health to promote a paradigm shift from a focus solely on disease treatment to one inclusive of positive health ...

Contrails have a simple explanation, but not everyone wants to believe it. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Calum Lister Matheson, University of Pittsburgh Online influencers with millions of followers have ...

Mr. Encarnación is an expert on Spanish politics. Spain is having a moment bucking Western political trends. The country has recently recognized Palestine as a state, resisted President Trump’s demand ...

The burnt toast theory is a metaphor for life that helps people interpret minor inconveniences as having positive ripple effects or a “silver lining.” It’s related to the butterfly effect. While not a ...

Earlier this spring, I was one of hundreds of college, university and scholarly society leaders to sign “A Call for Constructive Engagement” published by the American Association of Colleges and ...

Yearly Covid-19 Booster Recommendations in Canada, Europe, and Australia. Although the rapid development of multiple Covid-19 vaccines in 2020 represents a major scientific, medical, and regulatory ...

Self-affirmations can help increase your self-worth and motivation. With regular practice, you can shift your focus toward your strengths and adapt to new circumstances more easily. Self-affirmation ...