Economics

U.S. companies that rely on foreign suppliers are preparing to raise prices in response to the massive import tariffs that former president Donald Trump promises if he wins.

The closest we ever came to abolishing the electoral college and why we probably never will.

Put your money where your mouth is.

Former President Donald Trump has proposed roughly $6.5 trillion in tax cuts, while Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed $4.2 trillion in cuts. WSJ’s Richard Rubin breaks down the very different tax plans from the two candidates.

The automaker said it would idle the assembly factory that makes the battery-powered truck from mid-November to Jan. 6.

Public university tuition has dropped 40% over the last decade.

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 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.

Here to make sure every pizza is chased with a Pepsi.

Eyeing the big business of holiday music, a few of pop’s major players are trying to expand the market for Halloween hits.

The benefits accrue to the wealthy, while the rest of us pay the many unseen costs.

It’s important for local leaders to understand one simple fact: Sports stadiums are provably ineffective economic development tools.

Which may open a door for AMD.

Scientists working on new US dietary guidelines are recommending that Americans limit their red meat intake.

As if there wasn’t enough chaos, the Boeing strike and aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely muddle some of the data.

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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

Ticketmaster’s maligned fees and customer service issues are again under the microscope. Will American music fans ever see anything better?

It’s probably never going above 50% again...

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...

BloodManor could do more than $1 million in sales this year over just 21 nights of business.

As Halloween surges in popularity, more retailers are cashing in.

Top Michigan economists explained how the Harris and Trump economic platforms will impact the state.

The FTC sued to block the merger between Tapestry and Capri, arguing it would harm consumers and employees.

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.

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

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

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.