Economics

Starting Nov. 1, most employers in New York City will be required to list the salary range on all posted job ads, promotions and transfer opportunities. Experts say salary transparency will play a role in closing the wage gap.

Global poverty is one of the most pressing problems that the world faces today. The poorest in the world are often undernourished, without access to basic services such as electricity and safe drinking water; they have less access to education, and suffer from much poorer health.

Satellite data hints at the scale of their deception

Weaknesses in the American economy became more apparent as the 1920s progressed (CCEA).

On Black Monday, October 28, 1929, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined nearly 13 percent. Federal Reserve leaders differed on how to respond to the event and support the financial system.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of contraction and overcoming high inflation and interest rates just as voting begins in midterm elections in which the economy's health has emerged as a paramount issue.

Virgin Australia wants to turn the dreaded middle seat into the "most fun and wonderful."

His deal with Adidas was valued at $1.5 billion, but his fortune fell to an estimated $400 million after the retailer cut ties with him, per Forbes.

How 28-year-old Hannah Landolt dealt with a truly menacing dental quote.

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Imminent recession is the topic du jour. From Goldman Sachs to the IMF, analysts and economists seem to agree that an economic downturn is coming for the United States in early 2023. That's why it's so surprising that the US economy is expected to show robust growth in Thursday's third-quarter GDP report.

Personal finance mandates can edge econ out of the classroom, but both contribute in important ways to students’ education, our economic education experts say.

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Americans discarded 51m tons of plastic in 2021 – of which almost 95% ended up in landfills, oceans or scattered in the atmosphere

Some experts say it never really broke.

The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party was held from October 16 to October 22 2022. Brookings experts reflect on the elite political gathering, and what its outcomes mean for China and the rest of the world.

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The ongoing spread of bird flu will likely affect the price and availability of turkeys leading up to Thanksgiving.

Subsidies are often a policy go-to for governments wanting to encourage more climate-friendly behaviours. But they should be used with caution.

Apple is hiking fees for the Apple Music and Apple TV+ subscription services for the first time. In the U.S., the cost of Apple TV+ for new and existing subscribers will increase to $6.99 per month…

The number of ships waiting to unload at the Ports of LA and Long Beach have dropped from 109 to four.

FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller provides insight into 2022's peak season.

Each fall, there’s one store that suddenly seems to be just about everywhere: Spirit Halloween. The brand taps into the $10 billion Halloween industry by set...

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Dunkin’ started out as a small doughnut-and-coffee shop in Massachusetts in 1948 and has grown to over 12,000 stores in 40 countries. WSJ’s Heather Haddon ex...

A bill before the state Senate would require Pennsylvania high school students to pass a half-credit financial literacy class. It’s a smart move...