Nobel laureates James Robinson, Joel Mokyr explored origins of the modern economy with Harris and Booth colleagues at recent ...

For decades, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been used as a benchmark of society’s progress. Yet, as the GDP figures keep ticking up, so too does a profound disenchantment with the political and ...

In an era where trade has become both a political battleground and an economic bellwether, the United States' evolving tariff policy reveals much about our shifting priorities − and what might lie ...

The president thinks he can return America to manufacturing glory — but the cycles of economic history are hard to break. Credit...Photo illustration by Derek Brahney Supported by By Binyamin ...

Is the US GDP report as solid as it seems? History suggests cyclical changes often look decent before recessions. Jeff Snider analyzes the data and reveals potential warning signs. The ...

The US remains the world's richest country with a GDP of $29.18 trillion. Each state's GDP compares to that of another country US GDP fell in Q1 this year, the first decline since 2022. The US still ...

The role of imports in GDP—Gross Domestic Product—confuses many people. The current political discussion about tariffs has triggered some of the misunderstanding. This article aims to help business ...

Real GDP rose at 2.0% annual rate in Q1, falling short of the 2.2% forecast but marking an acceleration from the 0.5% final ...