Economics

Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation amending the state’s rules around name, image and likeness payments for student athletes, allowing some to access the financial benefits before they even arrive on a college campus.  The law will allow athletes to begin profiting from endorsement deals while still in high school—as long as they sign a letter of intent to attend a public university in Missouri. Passed by the state Legislature in May and signed by Governor Mike Parsons yesterday, it will take effect Aug. 28, as the fall semester—and football season—gets underway.

Corn has many uses that make modern life possible. This infographic breaks down U.S. corn usage in 2020.

The music industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in formats. See how its revenues have evolved, from vinyl and CDs to streaming.

New research shows economic freedom can help overcome inequality and promote social mobility for the poor.

Continued consumer spending — on travel, concerts, restaurants and more — is propelling economic growth beyond what many had expected.

The median student debt for a U.S. bachelor's degree ranges from $43,000 to $13,000. View this graphic to see where each major falls in line.

Updated timeline of the most visited websites on the Internet from 1995 to 2023. Two major updates: added more accurate and complete data from 1990s, added m...

U.S. productivity rose at a 4.7% annual clip in the third quarter, the highest since the third quarter of 2020, the government said Thursday.

A Morning Brew/Generation Lab survey dives into how college students think about financial advice.

Amusement parks Six Flags and Cedar Fair are merging in an $8 billion deal that creates a theme park powerhouse as consumers look to slow their spending.

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said Q3 results prove that difficult times for consumers can be good for the fast-food giant.

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said the minimum wage hike could help the burger chain gain market share in California in the long term.

CEO Chris Kempczinski said 2023 "is unfolding in line with our expectations."

People with a bachelor's in electrical engineering earned $106,600 a year, according to Census Bureau data.

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The need for these occupations is expected to grow. How much does this outlook influence your students' career choices? Answer: Questions: What are some factors that might contribute to the growth of these particular fields? How does "median pay" differ from average pay?

Just how beneficial (or not) is making the final weekend for an underdog program? The Owls can learn a lot from what happened after similar runs for Butler, VCU, George Mason and other Cinderellas.

More than 1,000 homeowners with an HOA shared their experiences, their monthly dues and their perceptions about living in an HOA neighborhood.

For some growers in states like Texas, New Mexico and Colorado, this year's pumpkin crop was reminder of water woes hitting agriculture in Southwest, West.

Worldwide, underlying group sales are up 5.2%, led by price rises, as the number of items sold falls

Mattel Inc., riding the success of the Barbie movie, posted quarterly results that beat Wall Street estimates, but the toymaker maintained its full-year sales outlook due to softness in the industry and a weaker global economy.

The only thing scarier than entering a haunted house is owning one.

The pool of U.S. students who completed accounting degrees dropped sharply in the latest available academic year as more workers in the profession retire without an adequate pipeline of entrants to fill the gap.

Prices at the grocery store are up more than 10% from last year.

The U.S. government spent $659 billion this year paying off the interest on its debt, according to a Treasury report released Friday.

The U.S. government on Friday posted a $1.695 trillion budget deficit in fiscal 2023, a 23% jump from the prior year as revenues fell and outlays for Social Security, Medicare and record-high interest costs on the federal debt rose.

Question of the Day for teachers and students: How much money do Americans waste on uneaten candy for Halloween?