Economics

'Farm Bill programs should be revised to incentivize fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods and to make them more accessible and affordable.'

As food prices surge, fast casual has somehow landed in the sweet spot between expensive fast food and bloated restaurants.

The local tourism industry in Saugatuck is on edge as the city has set a cap on short-term rentals.

A growing number of 18-34 year-olds are living with parents or other relatives, leaving fewer “empty nesters.”...

Sightseeing gets awkward… Nearly 3K protesters hit the streets of Barcelona over the weekend to rail against overtourism in the Spanish city....

The U.S. and Mexico on Wednesday announced new steps to fight the circumvention of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum by China and other countries that ship products through Mexico, implementing a North American "melted and poured" standard for steel.

Fast food prices are high because demand for fast food remains really high, despite those higher prices.

An illness led Stephen Smith to study why America has so few elevators. What he learned explains why housing costs are so high.

The average cost of college by year, expressed in current dollars and adjusted for inflation, itemized and broken down by institution type.

April Anderson's story illustrates the challenges of running a bakery post-pandemic.

Driscoll’s had to figure out how to breed, produce and sell its most flavorful strawberries and raspberries. Now the strategy is starting to bear fruit.

Two Democrats are circulating a proposal to donors and bundlers that would see delegates choose a Biden replacement in the lead up to August convention.

Pro-business Macron might have to accept parts of the left’s ambitious economic agenda.

The sad desk salad won the lunch wars.

Despite committing to net-zero goals, Google’s greenhouse gas emissions soared last year, thanks to AI

“Romantasy”—a genre that blends romance and fantasy, with plenty of steamy sex scenes—is the publishing phenomenon of the moment.

The ultimate guide to your brand new amazing life.

Explore the evolving role of AI in politics, from virtual politicians to its profound influence on electoral processes and voter decision-making.

The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline.

What does it take to stop driving?

US golf cart companies are asking the White House for higher tariff on Chinese carts.

Throughout the past decade, hostility against growing economic inequality has gained ground. An increasing consensus seems to be gravitating towards the seductive demand for “fairness." When applied by progressives, the term refers to equal outcomes. But the only way to achieve fairness without violating individuals’ rights is by securing procedural justice, not end-state justice.

Robert Reich swings and misses yet again.

Entrepreneurship curriculum guide for middle and high school teachers.

Analysts argue that Nike has made a number of missteps.

Turn your classroom into a digital marketplace. Breakeven is a real-time trading platform, designed for learning economics.

Legislation that would restore tax credits for film production in Michigan has run into opposition from an unlikely source: unionized teachers.

A day after at least 23 people were killed in demonstrations against a tax increase, President William Ruto withdrew the law that he said was necessary to avoid defaulting on the country’s debt.

Upgrading the kiss cam… with a little help from taxpayers. The Carolina Panthers secured $650M in public funds this week to renovate Charlotte’s...

The spending plan featured $409 million for dozens of special projects across the state, including a zoo and minor league baseball stadiums.