A new proposal suggests freezing prices on staple foods — but economists warn price controls could bring shortages and other unintended consequences.

The House of Representatives just passed a resolution condemning the “horrors of socialism” by a 285 to 98 margin. All the no votes were cast by Democrats indicating that a majority of the members ...

Allison Schrager is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering economics. A senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, she is author of “An Economist Walks Into a Brothel: And Other Unexpected Places to ...

With the help of its legislature and four successive governors, Connecticut has become a key hub for bioscience. Google the word “CT biotech” and the number of recent news articles about successful ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Broughel is an economist focused on the economics of regulation. Shortages are most damaging when they involve basic ...

For decades, America’s drug-price debate has centered on a fundamental tension: How do policymakers encourage expensive research and development, while ensuring that companies keep final prices ...

“We support efforts to lower the price of medicines and improve patient access, but these efforts must be grounded in market-based principles that respect free enterprise and foster future medical ...

Tevi Troy is correct that “Price Controls Won’t Make America Healthy” (op-ed, May 13). President Trump’s new executive order is more evidence that he might have been distracted during economics class.