Economy 4.0

The mean center of population distribution changes every time the census data is recorded, and it looks to have moved from the past decade....

The new yuan-denominated accounts at the Bank of China in New York and California are the latest sign of the end of dollar dominance.

The new yuan-denominated accounts at the Bank of China in New York and California are the latest sign of the end of dollar dominance....

As the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy rapped, it's all about the Benjamins. That's $100 bills, and there are more of them in circulation...

If you happened to keep an eye on the currency markets, you may have noticed that it's been a banner week for China's renminbi. The Chinese...

Just days after the triple calamity in Japan -- from earthquake to tsunami to radiation -- I found myself at an awkward turn in a conversation. I...

In light of the unfolding calamity in Japan, check out these nuclear numbers as compiled over the years by the hardworking index editors at Harpe...

Smartphones and those handy apps that you download into smartphones are now helping the British calculate their official inflation rate. Governme...

Colorado faces a tough budget year due to the loss of tax revenue and growing costs to keep programs and services running. It's inspired some creative thinking to fix the state's dams.

It's not exactly World of Warcraft, but Backseat Budgeter tries to turn balancing a state budget into a game. Get started and you'll see a gas-ta...