Economics

A new discovery of lithium this last week led to a flurry of headlines touting the finding as one of the biggest lithium deposits in history. The discovery comes amid fears that a shift towards electric vehicles would exhaust too much of the world’s supply of lithium—an important component in batteries. This raises an interesting question. Why do we never run out of resources when experts say we will?

McDonald’s is getting rid of one of its biggest perks.

Activities in the rest of your life now feature dynamic prices, which change along with demand.

The UK’s biggest pub company is trying to offset high costs with "dynamic pricing".

Olive trees in Spain and neighboring countries have little fruit, which itself could wither away

The Queen, better known as Beyoncé, had a dress code in mind for Renaissance tour concert goers attending her “House of Chrome,” as she described her concerts.

Today, the stadiums of every major sport have luxury suites, VIP lounges, club seats, and ever more luxurious amenities. But NFL stadiums have the most by fa...

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For most people, the new economics of higher ed make going to college a risky bet.

`These requirements would have the impact of exacerbating the already too-high homeownership gap,' said Marc Morial, head of the National Urban League.

Why it probz isn’t the best move to go to a town that wants to pay you.

The government is pressing ahead with plans to take back the land despite loud opposition from wealthy golf club members, underscoring the gravity of Hong Kong’s housing problem.

Shippers are paying up to $2.4 million per vessel if they want to beat a logjam of carriers waiting to sail through the drought-affected Panama Canal, according to one company active in the market.

Airbnb called the new law a “de facto ban” on its listings.

Six people have so far participated in the sustainability campaign this summer, the Telegraph reported.

This month marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. A few seconds from one forgotten rap song have tied artists and eras together for decades.

Creators say they struggle to gain a foothold in a font market dominated by Monotype

The Financial Peace Kids toolkit gives parents the tools they need to raise money-smart kids. The kit covers four basic concepts: working, spending, saving and giving.

A calculated corporate deal propelled these radical rockers all the way to the Hall of Fame.

Plot data from a demand schedule to create a demand curve graph.

The federal deficit in 2022 was $1.4 trillion, equal to 5.5 percent of gross domestic product, almost 2 percentage points greater than the average over the past 50 years.

Is it better to buy or rent? Closing costs can get expensive and it can be better to rent, depending on how long you're staying. NerdWallet's calculator helps you determine if renting or buying a home makes more financial sense for you.

Most Americans think their actions can help fight climate change, but they’re not always right on which are the most effective, according to a Post/UMD poll.

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Research has pinpointed the prime years for making smart financial decisions.

The city's mayor blocked a proposed base pay law but said he struck a deal with Uber instead.

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