Current:Home > NewsA first-class postal economics primer -Trailblazer Capital Learning
A first-class postal economics primer
View
Date:2025-04-25 11:06:11
The price of mailing a first-class letter in the U.S. went up to .66 this month, part of a series of price hikes that the postal service hopes will put it on a pathway to profitability. But from its inception, the United States Postal Service wasn't designed to run much like a business. Today on the show, how the U.S.P.S. went from a public service to a business burdened by debt.
veryGood! (41)
Related
- San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
- Army Reserve punishes officers for dereliction of duty related to Maine shooting
- Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after Trump shooting security lapses
- Starbucks offering half-price drinks for a limited time Tuesday: How to redeem offer
- Chuck Scarborough signs off: Hoda Kotb, Al Roker tribute legendary New York anchor
- Scheana Shay Addresses Rumors She's Joining The Valley Amid Vanderpump Rules' Uncertain Future
- Haason Reddick continues to no-show Jets with training camp holdout, per reports
- Last Sunday was the hottest day on Earth in all recorded history, European climate agency reports
- B.A. Parker is learning the banjo
- US banks to begin reporting Russian assets for eventual forfeiture under new law
Ranking
- Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
- Bangladesh protests death toll nears 180, with more than 2,500 people arrested after days of unrest
- Team USA Women's Basketball Showcase: Highlights from big US win over Germany
- SBC fired policy exec after he praised Biden's decision, then quickly backtracked
- North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
- Arizona State Primary Elections Testing, Advisory
- What is the first step after a data breach? How to protect your accounts
- Scheana Shay Addresses Rumors She's Joining The Valley Amid Vanderpump Rules' Uncertain Future
Recommendation
$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
Famed guitarist Slash announces death of stepdaughter in heartfelt post: 'Sweet soul'
Survivors sue Illinois over decades of sexual abuse at Chicago youth detention center
Schumer and Jeffries endorse Kamala Harris for president
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
Stock market today: Asian stocks fall after a torrent of profit reports leaves Wall Street mixed
NHRA legend John Force released from rehab center one month after fiery crash
Multimillion-dollar crystal meth lab found hidden in remote South Africa farm; Mexican suspects arrested