Economics

Do you teach economics? Check out this curriculum I created to teach high school and college students about how basic economic concepts help us interpret the world around us! Make your class prep easy this week by using this material! #econtwitter https://t.co/ygjDQStRIz— Misty Heggeness (@m_heggeness) February 4, 2024

Industry’s streaming growth story has been followed by lay-offs, AI anxiety and a fight with TikTok

This lesson focuses on how the FOMC conducts monetary policy to achieve its dual mandate: to promote maximum employment and price stability.

Tracking the latest Super Bowl commercials and teasers—which brands are buying ads and the agencies making them.

Democrats are eager to catch some reflected light from the massive star. But using Swift’s support to move votes could be tricky.

As US debt grows, the amount of money we spend on interest increases. But how does the US government take on debt, and who do we pay interest to?

In a new paper for the Journal of Political Economy, Gerald Auten and David Splinter question whether “rising inequality” is really as large as it’s made out to be.

If you’re a player or casual observer, the video game industry seems to have it all. Yet growth is now illusory, layoffs abundant, and game/studio shutdowns common. Why? And how might things change?

BYD has become so popular abroad that the company now needs its own fleet of boats to meet demand.

The biggest hurdle to getting a new deal was royalty payments.

Shortly after a Delaware judge voided Elon Musk’s $55 billion Tesla Inc. compensation package, the billionaire took to social media to vent his feelings: “Never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware.”

Rocked by the money on offer by LIV Golf and the talent drain of some of its leading players, the PGA Tour is offering its golfers the opportunity to become “owners of their league.”

For most home buyers, the purchase of real estate is one of the largest financial transactions they will make.

The snow business is anything but chill, with record prices, record skiers, and record revenues.

UPS may deliver in rain and snow, but its Q4 2023 earnings report slipped.

"Hazlitt’s thesis is that bad money will inevitably result in bad behavior. This might be a tough thesis to swallow — particularly for those who live in the age of fiat money." ~Jon Miltimore

Tax season is here! Whether you're seeking a quick overview of the essentials, a deep dive into the details, or an exploration of engaging activities for your students, we've got you covered!    Want to review the essentials?  NGPF's new Starter Pack On-Demand modules do just that!  The Role of Taxes reviews the elements of your paystub and an overview of where your tax dollars go. The Tax Forms & Filing module covers key dates, tax forms, and methods in filing your taxes. Both modules are filled with fundamental tax content.

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Amazon has something in abundance that its rivals don’t: customer data

Predominantly, the top 20 most expensive neighborhoods in the country are located in California, Florida, and New York. In stark contrast, Homewood North in Pennsylvania secures the position of the least expensive neighborhood, where the average property is priced at $29 per square foot.

A year ago, a Biden administration official set off a firestorm when he suggested the Consumer Product Safety Commission could ban gas stoves, because they have been linked to childhood asthma. Cue the outrage.

It’s the latest of many abandoned acquisitions as regulators in the US and Europe increasingly crack down on Big Tech dealmaking.

Agriculture workers across Europe are venting their frustrations with regulations.

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei praised free markets and slammed socialism at Davos on Wednesday (January 17) during the first overseas tour f...

Permitting for new LNG export projects is now suspended.

As massive ships like Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas tack on more energy-intensive amenities, emissions from the cruise industry are climbing.

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Gross domestic product is the most popular economic health indicator, but some organizations and agencies also look to measures that weigh factors like residents’ health and education.

While the Gross Domestic Product is our main measure of our well-being, we can ask if a GDP alternatives would do a better job.