Economics

It turns out shoplifting isn’t spiraling out of control, but lawmakers are pushing for tougher penalties for low-level and nonviolent crimes anyway.

That water bottle you just cracked open likely contains hundreds of thousands of previously undetectable plastic particles, according to new research.

In fiscal year 2023, the federal government is estimated to spend $6.3 trillion, amounting to 24.2 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Of that $6.3 trillion, over $4.8 trillion is...

According to Zillow, the Northeast city will be the hottest housing market in the US this year thanks to affordable home prices and strong employment rates.

A bachelor’s degree continues to be a great investment. Why do the media keep suggesting otherwise?

University of Michigan economics professor Justin Wolfers talks to Scott Wolla, economic education officer at the St. Louis Fed.

University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment

Ignore the haters: living standards have improved a lot since the 1980s.

Perspective from the BEA Accounts BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence decisions of government officials, business people, and individuals. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy. The data on this page are drawn from featured BEA economic accounts. U.S. Economy at a Glance Table

Review 10 key economic indicators for the U.S. economy and learn about each one. Find out what they indicate and how to interpret them.

How much time do people across the world spend working? How have working hours changed over time, and what do these changes matter for people’s lives? Explore data and research on working hours.

Every quest reward or sellable item in an MMO generates more gold that goes into the economy, causing inflation as the gold becomes more common and less valu...

With better margins on advertising-supported offerings, Disney, Netflix, Paramount, NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery find themselves incentivized to usher consumers to those plans.

What are Gen Z's favorite brands? Here are the top 5 brands for apparel, footwear, and handbags, according to U.S. teens in September 2023.

Many in popular culture and elite institutions promote democracy as a cure for all that ails us. We have lost the healthy skepticism of its worst excesses that the Founding Fathers understood when they established the governing institutions of the United States. These excesses were on full display over the weekend.

Countries with a cumulative population of 4 billion are voting this year with democracy on the ballot in many places.

Stop with the salt: adding a dash of water to coffee beans before grinding them could be the secret to a better-tasting cup of caffeinated goodness, new research suggests.

Two mathematicians say they can guarantee you a lottery win — though it's unlikely to make you rich.

Preliminary bidding had pushed the starting price to $1.3 million.

It’s the new year, and with it, it appears Costco is bringing a new item to its food court while also replacing another.

Proposals to address the complex factors driving drug scarcity wouldn't come cheap.

Jimmy and The Roots perform a song about getting gift cards for loved ones for Christmas.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Stream now on Peacock: http...

A University of Kentucky program provides students with seed money to become better savers and investors.

Customers camped outside Target, jumped behind the cashier’s counter, and raced each other to grab limited edition Stanley tumblers in pink and red.

Daniel Shapero, LinkedIn’s chief operating officer, offers his advice for Gen Z workers entering a labor market undergoing radical change.

Brickit is an app that scans your pile of bricks, identifies every piece in it, gives you ideas what to build with them with step-by-step instructions and lets you share the things you make with other enthusiasts.