
Economics
Ford Motor to Pause F-150 Lightning Production for Several Weeks
The automaker said it would idle the assembly factory that makes the battery-powered truck from mid-November to Jan. 6.
New College Board report shows tuition across most colleges is down
Public university tuition has dropped 40% over the last decade.
Common Sense vs. Economics - FEE
Donald Trump recently identified the Republican Party as the “party of common sense.” In many ways, common sense is lacking in public policy. For example,
Free Trade - FEE
Free Trade vs. Protectionism
Free trade allows for maximizing the total number of mutually beneficial exchangers and promotes economic progress. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 26 July 2023.
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Here to make sure every pizza is chased with a Pepsi.
The Music Industry Is Hoping Halloween Can Be the New Christmas
Eyeing the big business of holiday music, a few of pop’s major players are trying to expand the market for Halloween hits.
Sports Are Great, but Stadium Subsidies Stink
The benefits accrue to the wealthy, while the rest of us pay the many unseen costs.
The Bills' new stadium is a bad deal for taxpayers
It’s important for local leaders to understand one simple fact: Sports stadiums are provably ineffective economic development tools.
OpenAI will start using AMD chips and could make its own AI hardware in 2026
Which may open a door for AMD.
Why beef producers are feuding with dieticians
Scientists working on new US dietary guidelines are recommending that Americans limit their red meat intake.
The state of the US economy before the election
As if there wasn’t enough chaos, the Boeing strike and aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely muddle some of the data.
Search Schools | College Scorecard
Find the college that’s the best fit for you! The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard has the most reliable data on college costs,graduation, and post-college earnings.
Lessons from the Rise of Netflix and the Fall of Blockbuster - FEE
The year is 1997. It’s movie night! You hop in the car and drive to Blockbuster. When you open the door, new movies flash out from the shelves: Independence
The sneaky economics of Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster’s maligned fees and customer service issues are again under the microscope. Will American music fans ever see anything better?
Tesla’s EV market share is still going down
It’s probably never going above 50% again...
People aren’t buying iPhones for the new features
Apple’s new iPhone 16 goes on pre-sale tomorrow and the company is hoping the integration of its AI, Apple Intelligence, will drive consumers...
The business of running a haunted house
BloodManor could do more than $1 million in sales this year over just 21 nights of business.
Halloween is retailers’ new growth spot
As Halloween surges in popularity, more retailers are cashing in.
How will Harris, Trump economic plans impact Michigan? Top state economists explain
Top Michigan economists explained how the Harris and Trump economic platforms will impact the state.
Judge blocks Coach owner Tapestry's proposed acquisition of Michael Kors parent Capri
The FTC sued to block the merger between Tapestry and Capri, arguing it would harm consumers and employees.
Top 5% of taxpayers would get nearly half the benefit if Trump tax cuts are extended | CNN Politics
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.
Why Do Politicians Focus on Macroeconomics? - FEE
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
The Spirit of Halloween - FEE
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
See how your neighborhood is giving to Trump and Harris
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.
Exclusive | Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks
The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.
Why the US economy is leading its peers
US economic growth is exceeding that of other G7 countries largely due to high worker productivity.
Do We Sometimes Just Have to ‘Ignore’ Economists? - FEE
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
What Makes Something a Monopoly? - FEE
Is Google a monopoly? No. What about the National Association of Realtors—does it deserve this moniker? Certainly not. Did monopoly status ever fit