I reflect on the role of modern economic history in economics. I document a substantial increase in the percentage of papers devoted to economic history in the top-5 economic journals over the last few decades. I discuss how the study of the past has contributed to economics by providing ground...

One key finding from the first year of implementing eXtensible Business Reporting Language is that getting it right is critical, since errors or noncompliance can trigger an amended filing and possibly damage a company's reputation. This article discusses the impacts of the SEC requiring the use...