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What Is the Psychological Cost, in Dollars, of the War on Terror?

A new working paper attempts to assign a dollar amount to the cost of combat-induced PTSD as a result of the War on Terror. The answer? As much as $2.7 billion. Read More »



The $5 Billion Carbon Footprint of Indoor Marijuana

Turns out, toking the green isn’t all that green. A new report from the Dept. of Energy uncovers the massive carbon footprint of the indoor marijuana industry. Smoking one joint is equivalent to 2 pounds of CO2 emissions. Read More »



RadioShack: Would You Like a Gun With Your Satellite TV?

A marketing first? A Montana RadioShack is offering customers who sign up for a Dish Network package a coupon for a either a pistol or a shotgun from a local sporting goods store. Read More »



Nobel Laureate Gary Becker Takes Your Questions

More than any other economist, Nobel laureate Gary Becker has inspired and shaped the work of Steven Levitt. Here’s your chance to submit a question for Stephen Dubner to ask Becker when they sit down for an upcoming video chat. Fire away in the comments section. Read More »