Economics

Oklahoma City voters approve a sales tax to help fund an arena for the Thunder, which is expected to cost at least $900 million but would keep the team through at least 2050.

The product of a zero-inflation upbringing in Japan, the baseball star has signed a contract that will be an MBA case study long after he retires.

What does that mean for Ohtani and the Dodgers?

'The Night Agent' and season two of 'Ginny & Georgia' were the most watched shows in the first half of 2023.

Democrat Shamaine Daniels is running for Congress, eyeing a seat held by Trump-aligned Republican Representative Scott Perry, who played a key role challenging the 2020 election results.

Is he worth it?

Wind turbine technicians are in high demand, even with the recent cancellations of offshore projects.

Explore the searches that shaped 2023, from Google Trends. #yearinsearch

Google’s app store practices violate US antitrust law and the search giant has illegally operated a monopoly in Android app distribution, a federal jury said Monday evening.

Deck the halls of local malls? Or tis the season to log in? Answer: Online (58%) Department store (49%) Discount store (48%) Grocery store (44%) Clothing store (32%) Questions: Why do you think online shopping has a higher percentage compared to the other channels? Discuss the potential economic benefits and drawbacks of shopping at large department stores versus small businesses.

Question of the Day for teachers and students: What percent of U.S. workers participate in the gig economy?

Senators John Cornyn, Amy Klobuchar and others introduced the 'Fans First' Act to help “address flaws in the current live event ticketing system.'

More political ad money is moving from local broadcast to digital channels.

Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour generated an estimated $1.04 billion in ticket sales — the first to hit the billion-dollar mark — according to Pollstar.

Money always helps, but for the very poor, one lump sum can last a long time.

Some U.S. businesses are forcing workers to sign contracts that demand steep “reimbursements” if they leave.

The surge in offerings is a response to the pandemic, which revealed glaring income inequality, as well as inflation and the resumption of student loan payments, an expert said.

Under the proposed new subdivision, participating schools could enter into name, image, and likeness deals directly with student-athletes.

The spirit of the season is free, but that tree is going to cost you.

The Biden administration unveiled a new framework outlining the factors federal agencies should consider in determining whether to use march-in rights.

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The jury ruled last week that the egg producers used various means to limit the domestic supply of eggs to increase the price of products during the 2000s.

If we want to stop young people from being disillusioned with capitalism, we need to honestly acknowledge the problems they're facing instead of dismissing them.

The U.S. military runs more than 3,000 slot machines on U.S. military bases overseas even though the rate of problem gamblers in the military is thought to be around twice that the general population.

FSU coach Mike Norvell on today’s decision ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/C7CLT4imQP— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) December 3, 2023

Alaska Air on Sunday announced it will buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion.

Cocoa shortages have caused the coveted candy ingredient to trade at its steepest price in decades, and consumers aren’t having it.

Expect prices for chocolate and shares in its manufacturers to continue along opposing directions of travel

As if a sugar shortage wasn't enough, now a cocoa shortage will surely put a damper on your holiday spirits as cocoa futures reach a record high not seen in more than four decades.