Daniel Ackerman
Episodes by Dan (3)
Latest Stories (38)
Given the housing shortage, why is it so hard to build new apartments?
Jun 20, 2024
Inflation, climate change and zoning laws have increased rents and building costs. Developers are focusing on high-priced luxury units.
Restrictions on how cannabis is transported have created 39 separate markets
Jun 20, 2024
Marijuana is now legal in 38 states, though not federally. In Martha's Vineyard, among other places, legal issues have been a bringdown.
Preschool not only preps children for K-12, but raises future earnings, study finds
Jun 19, 2024
National Bureau of Economic Research data backs view that early childhood education brings many benefits. Yet most 4-year-olds don't attend.
Offshore wind industry hammered by inflation, interest rates
Jun 17, 2024
Economics has frustrated efforts to expand the turbine fleet and meet clean energy goals. But the industry is adjusting.
Better hurricane forecasts are preventing damage and saving money, study says
Jun 13, 2024
Computing power is helping make sure there are fewer false alarms.
What do people think causes inflation?
Jun 12, 2024
A survey reveals the general public doesn't always agree with economists on what causes higher prices.
Activist investor says Southwest Airlines is underperforming
Jun 10, 2024
The airline's had a bumpy ride since multitudes of passengers were stranded by bad weather and an aged computer system.
The cost of congestion pricing
Jun 6, 2024
New York's governor pulled the plug on the congestion pricing plan for NYC. But congestion can cost more than the $15-per-driver planned charge.
What does “seasonally adjusted” mean, anyway?
Jun 5, 2024
It’s one of those terms we hear attached to economic data all the time. But what is seasonal adjustment and how is it done?
April factory orders were up, slightly, for third straight month
Jun 4, 2024
The 0.7% increase signals a healthy tone for manufacturing, at least relative to recent weak readings for construction and consumer spending.