WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Story from The Conversation by Tarah Williams, assistant professor of political science at Allegheny College, and Andrew Bloeser, associate professor of political science and ...

The 2020s, so far, have been one long and often painful lesson in what happens when policymakers tell economists to shut up and go away. From the COVID-19 pandemic through Bidenflation and onto the ...

Protests triggered by soaring inflation and a collapsing currency have highlighted widespread political discontent. Analysts say the deep economic woes are a major challenge to the regime's authority.

New York’s mayor-elect believes he can implement socialist policies through sheer rhetoric, as though mere words can make socialism work. However, economics involves real things and reality will hit ...

Black Friday is going to the dogs. A growing number of shoppers are taking advantage of deep discounts this holiday season to scoop up everyday items like dog and cat food, detergent, socks and ...

Re “California just keeps getting more expensive” (Nov. 25): The author, as well as many others who whine about the cost of living in California, don’t understand the Econ 101 concept of supply and ...

Comedy Central host Jon Stewart explained the impact subsidies have on prices to independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont during a Monday appearance on “The Daily Show” while discussing the ...

The Trump administration seems to be preparing large payments to farmers, particularly those growing soybeans, similar to the ones offered in 2018-2020 during his first administration. That such ...

Since 2013, the Federal Reserve has conducted an annual survey of household economics to measure the economic well-being of U.S. households and identify potential risks to their finances. The most ...