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Spanning from 2004-2022, this animation of the Big Mac Index shows the rise in burger prices, and which currencies may be under or overvalued.

MIT researchers are saying real-world economics might slow automation.

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Building and maintaining fabs that manufacture semiconductors is far more expensive than the approach favored by many of OpenAI’s AI industry peers.

Interesting. pic.twitter.com/JAv6eSa1U2— GCEE (@Georgiaecon) January 21, 2024

Behavioral economics can explain why forgotten subscriptions have become an increasingly typical phenomenon.

Consumer sentiment is finally making a recovery.

Social scientists say polarization is increasingly based on a visceral dislike for the opposition rather than extremely divergent policy preferences.

Instagram is introducing new nighttime nudges for teen accounts to limit their time on the app, the company announced on Thursday.

A shortage of farm-bred primates is contributing to poaching and harming biomedical research and development.

The world today isn’t perfect, but we’ve come a long way in the last 200 years. It didn’t happen by chance. The Building Blocks of Prosperity examines the role governments and individuals have played in delivering this prosperity and asks what must be done to ensure even more progress in the future.

Costco Food Database, the #1 resource on all things Costco food, including honest reviews, prices, calories, cooking directions, and pro tips!

etBlue and Spirit argued that the merger would be the only way for them to compete with the Big Four airlines.

Billions of dollars' worth of gift cards go unspent every year. Here's what to know about redeeming them — and avoiding scams.

Dall-E fakes are going to be a lot harder to pull off.

Supermarket chain Kroger's proposed acquisition of rival Albertsons is now expected to close in the first half of Kroger's fiscal year 2024.

Most workers’ wages are growing more quickly than prices, and the economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession has featured historically strong real wage growth.

US Steel agreeing to sell itself to Japan’s Nippon Steel set off a firestorm of criticism.

Do you tip more or less often that the average American? Tipping, although seemingly small, plays a significant role in our daily financial decisions. Understanding when and how much to tip in different settings is more than just a social norm; it's a practical aspect of budgeting and financial planning. This is especially relevant for high school students who are beginning to navigate the world of money management and consumer responsibility.

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