Economics

It's often said that hosting a World Cup, or any other major sporting event, can boost a nation’s economy by attracting tourists, initiating infrastructure projects and showcasing countries and cities as good places to do business. Does the evidence back this up?

Once a given in live concerts, the encore is now seen by some as a showbiz artifact rather than an authentic exchange between performer and audience.

AbbVie is bracing for a Botox sales hit as a recession looks inevitable.

This isn’t Live Nation’s first time on the DOJ’s to-do list.

Rents in October rose 4.7% compared with October 2021, the slowest annual increase in 18 months, according to Realtor.com.

If you're planning on going to Walt Disney World in 2023, you can still buy next year's tickets at current rates until December 8. That's when prices on most ticket types will be increasing, including single-day tickets, multi-day passes and annual pass renewals.

Dynamic pricing or not, Ticketmaster can pretty much charge whatever it wants for concert tickets.

This issue of Page One Economics explains how Federal Reserve Bank presidents ensure the voices of 'Main Street' are reflected in monetary policy decisions.

Farm Bureau’s 37th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10, which is $64.05 or less than $6.50 per person. This is a $10.74 or 20% increase from last year’s average of $53.31.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission filed an antitrust lawsuit against pop star Taylor Swift, alleging that she now holds a monopoly over American music…

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A 1938 law created "exploitative and discriminatory" job programs and should be phased out, marking a new milestone in the debate over "sheltered workshops," the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says.

Lessons in the rational appraisal of danger may be the secret to a happier, healthier life – and they can be mastered through a few simple steps.

Wage transparency is on in New York, but what will it mean for jobseekers and job postings?

On Tuesday morning, Sam Bankman-Fried, owner of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, caught his employees off-guard with a somber message.

Home prices rose nearly 20% last year, in large part because the U.S. is several million homes short of demand. Builders say the pandemic is partly to blame, but the problem goes deeper than that.

The number of weeks schools remained remote played a role in the amount of learning loss district-to-district

Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger on crypto in 2018. Absolutely nailed it.Turns out the old guys actually know what they’re talking about… who knew.pic.twitter.com/N936RwTtzb— Stephen Geiger (@Stephen_Geiger) November 12, 2022

These life satisfaction scores might make you want to rethink life.

This visualization breaks down how household wealth is distributed around the world. Just 10 countries now account for 75% of total household wealth.

Allen would have likely made more money buying an S&P 500 index fund.

It could have sold 3 million tickets to the game.

The Federal Reserve manages interest rates — and therefore the economy — through its balance sheet, which is filled with things that make the Fed money (asse...

Does combining finances make sense for today’s married couples?

Thanksgiving staples like turkey and potatoes are up to 17% more expensive this year thanks to inflation, according to The Balance’s analysis of the most recent data.

Now is the time for Americans to make their dream home purchases abroad as the US dollar is getting stronger and stronger.

Subscription Service Statistics and Costs 2022 From Netflix to Stitch Fix, subscription services have changed the way consumers get their entertainment, apparel, food, etc. Convenient payment options through recurring monthly charges are one of the driving factors that attract many consumers to use subscription services.