ECONOMIC STUDY

Kids carrying extra weight don’t just face health risks—they also push up medical bills. A fresh look at Australian data shows children with overweight or obesity cost more to treat than those in a healthy weight range. On average, the healthcare system spends about $140 extra per year for an overwe

In Pennsylvania, a small group of high earners is shouldering a big part of the tax load. The top 1% of earners in the state, about 58, 541 households, bring in a lot of money. On average, each of these households makes over $1. 7 million a year. Together, they earn 18. 42% of the state's total inco