Economic Way of Thinking

In the first quarter of 2022, U.S. worker productivity fell in the steepest drop in 74 years. WSJ’s Jon Hilsenrath explains why productivity is central to th...

Disney+, is a popular streaming service, but is it worth the cost? Our review discusses plans, content, and more to see how it ranks.

How do the big tech giants make their money? This series of graphics shows a breakdown of big tech revenue, using Q2 2022 income statements.

“What a great example of opportunity costs on display! Time is our most valuable resource and we take it for granted all too often.”

To paraphrase Kim Kardashian, it seems like nobody wants to conserve water these days. The celebrities are on a long list of rich and famous LA residents who received notices for excessive water use.

Twitter could face billions of dollars in fines if the allegations are true.

“If you shop at Walmart, you know how to spend a little less to make life a little better.”

The Continent's drought could be its worst in 500 years.

It’s a long-term play to boost manufacturing in the US.

Running a Fortune 500 company is a costly endeavor. In this chart, we compare the operating costs of America's biggest names.

It’s Amazon’s latest push into the smart home space.

The Chips and Science Act includes more than $52 billion in funding for U.S. companies producing computer chips, among other provisions.

An interactive news game where you play as the chief executive of a company who has to balance social purpose against shareholder returns

Unilever cited “an unprecedented spike in demand across our portfolio.”

Which industries reign supreme in the United States? This map breaks down the most profitable industry, state by state.

Learn what to ride and when with wait times at Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, Cedar Point, and more

The Big Five tech companies made $1.4 trillion in revenue combined—more than Mexico’s entire GDP. Here's how they earned it all.

Energy Star, a federal program, suggested that people should keep their homes at 78 degrees,

Amazon's shipping costs have surged to over $150 billion - a number that has almost doubled since the start of the pandemic.

There are two commonly-accepted aspects of economics that determine prices: supply and demand. But some say a third factor is companies' pursuit of increased...

Every problem is the trolley problem.

How do companies like Amazon and Apple consistently make game-changing products? Here are 10 types of innovation, and the tactics that lead to big breakthroughs.

Federal gas taxes could be suspended for three months.

The hot trash talk is meant to create conversation about the importance of keeping public spaces pristine, said Marie Persson, chief of the city’s roads department.

What makes up the cost of a lithium-ion cell?

Could working less be…good? We’ll soon find out.

Companies around the world invest billions in R&D to provide cutting-edge innovation to their products and services.

Graduates of the world’s 50 best universities qualify for a UK visa.