Economics

What can the rising cost of postage tell us about the economic conditions of our postal system?

How a simple number shares the future of firms and markets in the eyes of the Federal Trade Commission

Our nation, in numbers. USAFacts provides a comprehensive, nonpartisan view of the state of our union.

How Americans replaced soft drinks with bottled water.

Buyers and producers debate agriculture policy requiring companies use mostly U.S. sugar.

Thinking on the margin is one of the most fundamental concepts in economics–and a valuable everyday tool for making optimal decisions. For such an important ...

Minnesota's ambitious plan to give free college to lower-income students threatens a brain drain from institutions in its neighbor state.

U.S. July Fourth celebrations come as Americans grapple with air quality and wildfire concerns. Fireworks increase the risk of both, leading some cities to change their plans for the holiday

“Most of the stadium public finance research, including mine, has focused on construction subsidies, but this is a good reminder that they are only part of the welfare programs for billionaires lavished on sports team owners.”

An index designed to track turns in U.S. business cycles fell for the 15th straight month in June, dragged down by a weakening consumer outlook and increased unemployment claims, marking the longest streak of decreases since the lead-up to the 2007-2009 recession.

How does each state contribute to America's overall GDP? This visualization breaks down the U.S. economy by state.

Diapers, food, rent — around the world, prices are rising. So what can we do about it?Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: ht...

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Taylor Swift's upcoming US tour of 52 concerts has all the ingredients of a post-Covid demand shock. Some resellers reportedly asked $40,000 or more for conc...

Robert Mazur is a former government agent who investigated drug-money laundering for the US Drug Enforcement Administration, the Internal Revenue Service intelligence division, and the Customs Service. While deep undercover in hot spots such as Florida, Colombia, and Panama, Mazur successfully infiltrated criminal rings and cartels, including Pablo Escobar's, by posing as a wealthy, mob-connected businessman. He helped manage the illicit fortunes of the Medellín and Cali cartels while gathering evidence that would lead to some of the largest money-laundering prosecutions in history.He speaks to Insider about how the cartels layer their assets, and move money via “smurfs”. He also covers the use of legitimate businesses, such as jewellery chains and mortgage brokerage companies.Mazur is the author of "The Infiltrator," which became a New York Times bestseller and inspired a 2016 film of the same title, starring Bryan Cranston (as Mazur) and John Leguizamo. Cranston is set to play Mazur again in the sequel currently in development, which is based on Mazur' second memoir, "The Betrayal.” Today, Mazur speaks and consults around the world through his company, KYC Solutions. For more information about Mazur's speaking, expert witness, and consulting services, visit:https://www.robertmazur.com/Read his latest memoir, "The Betrayal," about his second undercover operation on the inside of the Cali cartel:https://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Story-Brush-Narcos-Launderers-ebook/dp/B095BKWD8LRead his first memoir, "The Infiltrator," about his time investigating the Medellín cartel:https://www.amazon.com/Infiltrator-Against-Biggest-Cartel-History/dp/031607752600:00- Introduction00:48 - Chapter 1 | Creating the Persona01:59 - Chapter 2 | Meeting the Cartel03:27 - Chapter 3 | The Market05:13 - Chapter 4 | Collecting the Cash07:15 - Chapter 5 | Making Payments09:43 - Chapter 6 | The Surveillance12:17 - Chapter 7 | The Banks15:13- Chapter 8 | The Middlemen16:20 - Chapter 9 | Breaking Cover17:57- Chapter 10 | The Aftermath19:39- Chapter 11 | The Future of Dirty MoneyMORE HOW CRIME WORKS VIDEOS:How Diamond Heists Actually Work | How Crime Works | Insiderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q8vxS0eZVoHow 8 Crimes Actually Work (From Bank Robbery to the New York Mafia)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jr6gpZ_x8wHow The Triads (Hong Kong Mafia) Actually Work | How Crime Works | Insiderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzZF9krC34M------------------------------------------------------#insider #crime #moneyInsider is great journalism about what passionate people actually want to know. That’s everything from news to food, celebrity to science, politics to sports and all the rest. It’s smart. It’s fearless. It’s fun. We push the boundaries of digital storytelling. Our mission is to inform and inspire. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.insider.comInsider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insiderInsider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderInsider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisinsiderInsider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Insider/2708030621Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insiderHow Money Laundering Actually Works | How Crime Works | InsiderHow Money Laundering Actually Works | How Crime Works | Insider

Happy birthday to the genre that brought us “In Da Club” and “Shoop.”

Including topics that focus on money, gender, and geography, a recent paper reports what makes us more and less happy.

Leveraging the popularity of her Renaissance world tour, the "Crazy in Love" star is now selling “listening only” tickets.

The Pac-12’s demise is just the latest sign that conferences are choosing TV money and coast-to-coast competition over the regional rivalries that made college football great

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It might have more to do with the country’s political dysfunction than with its solvency.

The latest attempt to make a deal for the books giant, home to Stephen King and Colleen Hoover titles, bets on a suitor outside of "Big Five" publishing rivals.

Consumers have largely had their fill of “revenge spending” on big vacations and dining out, although wealthy travelers are still splurging on pricey trips abroad.

Test your knowledge of history by sorting eight events in chronological order.

Korean boy band BTS is a global music phenomenon. The group has millions of fans called A.R.M.Y., who happily support the group with their wallets. Today on the show, we dive deep into the economic impacts of BTS and what makes the group special.

The Kanye West and Adidas partnership may be over, but Adidas reports that the rapper’s shoes drew sales of $437 million in recent months.

The company’s warehouses, trucks and stores are regularly targeted by organized crime groups looking to steal and resell Air Jordans.

The midyear report from the Circle Album Chart shows that, for the first time, there is an increase in representation for both female K-pop acts and soloist sales.

YG Entertainment's TREASURE is the latest K-pop signing between Korea and U.S. labels with Columbia Records supporting "MOVE" by T5 and summer comeback album 'REBOOT.'