June 19, 2026
When a nation's language policy mandates one official language, the economic impact is not what we would expect.
June 8, 2026
As an economic success story, Spain was an unlikely example until they decided to encourage the immigration that spiked growth.
April 15, 2026
Describing three gloomy scenarios that are fueled by petrol prices, the IMF's World Economic Outlook projects an uncertain future.
February 1, 2026
Knowing that China's GDP statistical approach is different from the U.S. can let us compare the two more realistically.
December 16, 2025
From Oregon to the Netherlands, electrical grid stress is creating a different kind of stress among firms that need more power.
November 24, 2025
A close look at consumer spending can reveal what we purchase, who buys the most, and why we make our decisions.
October 29, 2025
Shown by a "K," spending by the highest income groups has powered the economy while outlays from the less affluent have plateaued or sunk.
July 28, 2025
Looking at the fuel that homes, railroads, manufacturing, and steamboats once used, we can focus on firewood economics.
July 22, 2025
Looking at aging populations, we could see less of a demographic drag on economic growth because of misleading mathematics.
May 21, 2025
Much more than a receptacle for our Amazon orders, our cardboard packages have a surprising economic significance.
March 10, 2025
Responding to a Trump administration proposal, economists say keeping the GDP with a government component is crucial.
March 7, 2025
