I learned to appreciate the American free enterprise system by quitting a job in Spain.At age 19, I dropped out of school to pursue a career as a French horn player. After a few twists and turns, I wound up in the Barcelona Symphony, which was a Spanish...

It is still common to believe that styles of music, and individual works of music, have--or can have-–a moral character and that the character of a work or style of music can "rub off" in some way on its devotees.

Changes in musical culture may go hand in hand with changes in the laws, since laws so often reflect pressures from culture.

What happens to global financial markets when liquidity dries up?

Jan. 21 is an auspicious day, for two reasons. It is the date of the South Carolina primary, and it is the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision.

As the Republican presidential candidates struggle to finish first or second in the usually crucial South Carolina primary, they seem to be ignoring an important political rule, summed up in the Boy Scouts' motto: "Be prepared."

The death of Amy Winehouse was caused by more than just drugs or alcohol.