Economics

iNSPIRE lesson plans and presentations for grades 6-12 to accompany the "This is Capitalism" video series in partnership with Economics Arkansas, James Wilcox (Southern Miss.) and Stephens Inc. Available for previewing and downloading at no charge.

We are excited to announce a new series of activities that will get students thinking about some interesting products and services and the factors that impact the price we pay for them as consumers!   These brand new activities are based around a Business Insider web series called So Expensive. Students will watch a video about a specific product or service, identify the specific factors of production that impact its price, and dig deeper by answering a few thought-provoking questions.   So Expensive #1: Supreme Brand So Expensive #1 - Supreme Brand (Nearpod) So Expensive #1 - Supreme Brand (No-Tech) Frequently Asked Questions   How often will this activity be released?

Consumer spending has remained resilient, giving companies permission to offset increased costs of production.

Key holdout Senator Joe Manchin said Tuesday he discussed a tax increase and deficit reduction bill with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as a way to reduce soaring inflation.

Affirm, the fintech startup known for providing installment loans to shoppers, publicly filed its S-1 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday.

From electronics to auto parts, the world has become more reliant on Chinese goods since the pandemic started in 2020, Bernstein analysts said.

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In many of the world's largest economies, including the U.S., Germany, and China, optimism around economic prospects sits at an all-time low.

For the vast majority of countries, interest rates are marching upward. Here’s how they break down in 2022.

It would plunge the country’s economy into one of its worst post-financial crisis recessions.

Detroit is the most segregated city in America, according to a new study from the Othering and Belonging Institute at the University of…

Major inequities are apparent between white residents and Black residents in Detroit, according to a new report released by Detroit Future City.

Following the fire and violence of 1967, Detroit established itself as the most segregated metro area in the country, with African Americans confined to narrow sections of the city and much of the suburbs a no-go zone. (See a Bridge report on the changes.)

The Mapping Inequality project that has been cataloging “redlining” maps from the Home Owner’s Loan Corporation (HOLC) and completed this incredible project to match the mortgage …

Avian flu is playing havoc with egg prices

One of the busiest trade ports on the U.S.-Mexico border remained effectively closed Wednesday amid new orders requiring extra inspections of commercial trucks.

New York Fed economists Jaison Abel and Richard Deitz track data on the job prospects, wages, unemployment, and underemployment of new U.S. college graduates. Trends for young workers holding only a high school diploma provide a comparison

The Hamilton Project seeks to advance America's promise of opportunity, prosperity, and growth.

This interactive dashboard report for the College Class of 2020 provides information about where graduates at the undergraduate and graduate levels land within six months of graduation.

The Hamilton Project seeks to advance America's promise of opportunity, prosperity, and growth.

College graduates generally out-earn those who have not attended college, yet many say they can’t afford to get a four-year degree – or that they just don’t want to.

Question of the Day for teachers and students (Updated): What percent of U.S. taxpayers prepared their own tax returns in 2021?

With gas prices climbing up, you may think station owners are getting greedy. But the economics behind the pump tell a different story.

But prices could begin dropping again in 2023 or 2024.