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Economy
What do people think causes inflation?
Jun 12, 2024
A survey reveals the general public doesn't always agree with economists on what causes higher prices.
What does “seasonally adjusted” mean, anyway?
Jun 5, 2024
It’s one of those terms we hear attached to economic data all the time. But what is seasonal adjustment and how is it done?
Child care costs are a big part of why Americans feel inflation still stings
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
May 29, 2024
Prices have climbed persistently, yet the service is persistently scarce. That, in turn, hurts kids and undermines the labor force.
Inflation and politics have always been connected
May 21, 2024
Rising costs have long been a concern for Americans. What's changed is how the government intervenes in prices, economist Carola Binder writes.
The number of publicly traded companies in the U.S. is in decline. Here's why that matters.
May 13, 2024
When fewer companies are public, it limits our understanding of what’s happening in the economy.
Inflation is "not yet where it needs to be," Treasury Secretary Yellen says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
May 9, 2024
Janet Yellen addresses the state of the U.S. economy and underscores the country's rivalry and collaboration with China in an interview.
How GE made history: a look back at an iconic conglomerate
May 8, 2024
In April, General Electric split itself up to focus on wind power, aerospace and health care. Its finance and media divisions are long gone.
For public good, not for profit.
Small businesses see wage pressure easing
by
Justin Ho
May 1, 2024
While the labor market is still tight, some owners aren’t feeling like they need to hike pay as much as they did earlier in the pandemic.
CHIPS funds are heading to Phoenix, “ground zero for the new economy”
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Heather Long
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 30, 2024
An influx of federal investment in the Arizona metropolis is meant to energize the nation's tech industry and accelerate job creation. Will it work?
While El Salvador is turning around its reputation for crime, its economy still struggles
Apr 23, 2024
El Savador's President Nayib Bukele took on gang violence by introducing a state of emergency in 2022. The country is now safer, but its economy is struggling to grow.