The world will not be rid of Covid-19 until we have a safe and effective vaccine available to everyone. We will not recover from the far-reaching economic impact of the pandemic without a new social compact between governments and citizens based on transparent, accountable and trustworthy governance. Every day that the crisis continues, the value of more open government becomes ...

Few aerospace companies have been left unscarred by Covid-19, but those that were struggling even before the pandemic are experiencing a unique kind of hell. Boeing Co was already up against it after grounding its 737 Max jets and it’s expected to burn through as much as $16 billion of cash this year. Among suppliers, few were as vulnerable going ...

Adversity presents opportunities, even in a pandemic. In a changed world, prices that used to be non-negotiable are suddenly open for bargaining. Financial hardship or uncertainty gives some Americans new leverage to negotiate the costs of some of their biggest expenditures. For others, an expectation of lower-quality products or diminished services opens doors to price reductions or concessions. Buyer’s markets ...