The “K-shaped economy” describes how wealthy Americans enjoy rising incomes and wealth while lower-income households struggle ...

Economic cycles are normal ebbs and flows in the economy that happen in a repeating pattern. Read more about them inside.

Here’s a set of definitions for common and emerging economic and fiscal terms often seen bandied about in news reports.

In group chats or scrolling through social media, you might have seen calls for an “economic blackout” on Feb. 28. With the blackout, supporters and activists aim to take a stand against big ...

Keynesian economics is a macroeconomic theory that advocates for active government intervention to manage economic cycles, particularly during recessions and depressions. Developed by British ...

I remember my professor of economic history David S. Landes often talking about Joel Mokyr, who won the Nobel Prize in economics earlier this month. They must have been good friends. Professor Landes ...

America's economy shows a K-shaped divide. Wealthy households continue spending, boosting services and jobs. Poorer consumers ...

The US government has reopened following its longest-ever shutdown, setting the stage for the eventual release of the gold-standard federal data that is crucial in analyzing the health and trajectory ...

The U.S. economy grew at a robust 2.8% in the second quarter, far faster than economists’ predictions of just 2%. The miss is reminiscent of a long losing streak for doomsaying about the U.S. economy.

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics can consider roles in law, medicine, international relations, and academia. Students can choose to work at financial companies, banks, consulting ...