Economy

By Jed Myers. America is called the richest country on earth. The homelessness crisis proves otherwise.

By Patricia Thushart. The rush for jade in Myanmar has no age limits.

By Michel Krug. The federal shutdown shows no hints of resolution, leaving the halls of government to ring hollow.

By Larry Thacker. The government shutdown gives a poet time to consider other tragedies.

By Nilanjana Bhowmick. The sound of India's demonetization is ricocheting around the country.