Economics

As Halloween surges in popularity, more retailers are cashing in.

Top Michigan economists explained how the Harris and Trump economic platforms will impact the state.

The FTC sued to block the merger between Tapestry and Capri, arguing it would harm consumers and employees.

The highest-income households would receive more than 45% of the benefits if the expiring provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are extended, according to an analysis released Monday by the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center.

It’s been a while since my last “Ask an Economist” article. I try to answer FEE Readers’ questions about economics regularly, so if you have a question, feel

As the warmth of summer fades, and the leaves begin to turn, something else appears—the Spirit Halloween store. They pop up in vacant retail spots, and stick

In most states across the country, more people donated to Vice President Kamala Harris than to former president Donald Trump. See the donor breakdown near you.

The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.

US economic growth is exceeding that of other G7 countries largely due to high worker productivity.

Back in August, an article in The Atlantic titled “Sometimes You Just Have to Ignore the Economists” stirred up controversy. The article, authored by Zephyr

Is Google a monopoly? No. What about the National Association of Realtors—does it deserve this moniker? Certainly not. Did monopoly status ever fit

“It’s time to end this … system of exploitative lending that keeps Americans trapped in debt. Rates on all consumer loans and credit cards should be capped at

Yesterday rubber-stamped an idea that began as a whisper last year and has slowly become more evident with every passing quarter: the streaming...

The show which premiered in the U.S. in 2009, has broadcast the stress of the Great Recession, the allure of Silicon Valley, the upheaval of the Covid pandemic and now, whatever this economy is.

They have kept bars flush with cash but created headaches for locals and authorities who didn’t find eight drunk guys dressed as Santa Claus funny.

Rising cocoa prices are pushing younger consumers to try different confections.

Honey, I shrunk the chips… promising to be less stingy after customers complained it was shrinking snack portion sizes while keeping prices...

Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your Budget plan

We could be free of Rocket Money’s fake standup ads by Spring.

PepsiCo, the maker of popular chip brands Lay’s, Doritos and Ruffles, is increasing snack sizes at a time when sales have lagged.

Labor government looks to tighten consumer laws ahead of election

Americans are flocking to platforms like Kalshi, PredictIt, and Polymarket to bet on the upcoming presidential election.

Brian Niccol, the company’s new chief executive, is aiming to improve cafe operations and focus more on selling premium coffee while promoting seasonal drinks

Fans of Whole Foods’ iconic Berry Chantilly Cake have been up in arms on social media over the past few weeks. One TikTok user showed a single slice stuffed with compote and with fruit on the side. In the past, the user said, the layers had been filled with fresh fruit and cream.

Patrick Rishe, Economic Issues in Professional Sports Markets

In the 2020 election, an interesting candidate made his way onto the scene for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination: Andrew Yang. Yang made a splash

Leagues keep selling broadcast rights in more fractured ways, and at varying price points, as streamers compete for a piece of the pie. The cost...

The fast-food giant is claiming that meat packers have colluded to artificially raise the price of beef. But the US is actually dealing with...

The real Mouse-heads might not care...

Lawmakers, analysts and investors are gaming out the impact of a Democratic or Republican sweep—or split control of Washington.