December 6, 2019
The impact of the economy on our voting patterns is about much more than inflation, unemployment, and how much the GDP has grown.
November 1, 2019
Looking at our Halloween spending, we can compare the candy that red and blue states prefer and then see what else we buy.
September 29, 2019
Comparing the locations, incomes, and jobs of Democrats and Republicans, we see America's two economies and a tension between democracy and capitalism.
September 18, 2019
Ranging from barely budging to a 32 percent increase, the ups and downs of average hourly earnings can be debated, depending on your numbers.
September 12, 2019
We might find some surprises when we look closely at categories of consumer debt that include credit cards, student and auto loans, and mortgages.
September 8, 2019
It is likely that the economic uncertainty created by changes in trade regulations will affect business investment, consumer spending, and the GDP.
August 23, 2019
When the economy is starting to contract, we can take a look at a recession indicator in Elkhart, Indiana to forecast the future.
August 11, 2019
Looking at Italy's debt and beyond at the world, we can worry about massive borrowing that reflects a larger proportion of a country's GDP.
July 29, 2019
When economists focus on measuring happiness, they look at money and time and health and GDP for conclusions that might not be quantifiable.
July 26, 2019
Even influencing the kind of car we decide to buy, weather economics can have a surprising impact on the decisions we make as consumers.
July 23, 2019
Whether looking at a Shake Shack experiment, comparing countries, or focusing on education, we can see differences in the average workweek.
July 22, 2019
Since the official reports of China's economic slowdown have been questioned, we can use nighttime satellite images and some costume jewelry for answers.