Economics Articles

What people buy and where they shop can provide valuable information about the economy.

A great deal can happen in between the New York close of the market and the open the following morning. Learn how you can access opportunities and hedge against risk outside regular trading hours.

Leading indicators help investors to predict and react to where the market is headed.

Depending on which estimate you believe, Obama's proposed budget would raise the tax bill of a household with a yearly income of $50,000 to $75,000 between $63 and $100 per year. However, that’s not all you should know.

When a government tightens its belt in tough economic times the entire nation feels the squeeze.

The quantitative easing program, recently announced by the new governor of the Bank of Japan, Haruhiko Kuroda, is for a cash infusion of $1.4 trillion by the end of 2014. Will it help the Japanese economy recover?

Learn the ways in which inflation nibbles away at your retirement income, especially in light of the President’s proposal for Chained CPI adjustments to Social Security.

Discover how to trade the NFP report without getting knocked out by the irrational volatility it can create.

Hetty Green was the richest woman of her time and possibly the first value investor, yet she's not remembered kindly.

Tensions over just how to handle debt are pitting the rich world against the developing world like never before.

America's lengthy title reign as "World's Largest Economy" is fast under threat by China's surging economic growth. Find out what the global rankings are forecasted to be for these economic powerhouses.

Macroeconomic factors like GDP, Inflation, and Retail Sales affect the value of your portfolio. Understanding these economic indicators is vital for every investor in the marketplace.

Muriel Siebert has blazed many paths for investors, but is especially relevant as the first woman to sit on the NYSE.

Look at the big picture when choosing a company - what you see may really be a stage in its industry's growth.

In addition to the oft-cited fiscal cliff, there are economic, tax, political, geopolitical and earnings pitfalls to avoid.

Examining how a company makes money can offer clues about its earnings potential.

Discover which countries have shown the most growth since 1980, and which have shown the more ignominious fizzle and pop.

For nearly a century, the U.S. dollar has served as the world's premier reserve currency, but the future is uncertain.

Getting big quickly looks good, but companies can get into trouble when they do it too fast. Find out how to spot this trouble.

Chained CPI is one of many ways to approximate the impact of rising or falling prices to consumers' pocketbooks.

Learn how to use this type of investment as an alternative way to participate in the market.

Small businesses are more likely to fail in the aftermath of devastation. How can you as an employee handle issues after a disaster?

The factors that influence the U.S. dollar and currencies in general.

China's economy has plenty of long-term fight left in it, offering one of the best bets on developing world growth.

Is a $1 trillion coin really a feasible way to pay off the nation's debt?

Differentiate between good and bad volatility with the Sortino Ratio.

These gains and losses have been attributed to the North American Free Trade Agreement.

When calculating your net worth, don't forget to take inflation into account.

The dramatic increase in unpaid internships has given rise to favorable and unfavorable arguments based on their impact on the students/interns, the labor force and the economy as a whole.

Learn about Okun's Law, why it is important and how it stood the test of time since first being published.

The IMF upgrading the Canadian and Australian dollars to "official" reserve currency status is a recognition of reality.

Though it increased for decades following World War II, real median family income has dropped since the 1970s.

While debt is fundamentally necessary to the operation of a national government, it can also be limiting and dangerous.

Assets on the Fed's balance sheet, money supply level, national debt level and economic production should be maintained in equilibrium.

There's little denying that Germany is the boss of the eurozone. Discover what sets it apart from the rest of Europe.

Here are the top five from the Heritage Foundation's influential 2012 ranking of the most economically-free countries.

The fiscal cliff is all over the news. Find out what it means and how it could affect you.

From taxes to unemployment rates, there are many ways the average American could be affected by the possible fiscal cliff.

Individuals do not have absolute control of their employability since employability is also affected by market and economic conditions.

Hedge fund analysis requires more than just the metrics used to analyze mutual funds.

China counts on Japan for its manufacturing savvy, while Japan needs China's market to help it grow out of an economic funk.

With insourcing the latest trend in the employment market, we look at whether it is sustainable in such a stark economic climate.

Divorce not only affects the people involved, it also affects the nation's economy.

Inflation has a negative connotation, but is it all bad or does it offer some tangible benefits?

Monopolies often receive a negative reception, but sometimes they can benefit consumers.

Don't let your portfolio go with it! Find out which signs to watch out for.

Here are some industry-impacting innovations that could potentially belong in the famed Carousel of Progress.

Whether you're buying lunch, a home or a stock, you're influenced by interest rates.

Facebook can be a viable marketing platform for your business. It can even earn you revenue.

Some items like electronics and automobiles have vastly different prices in different countries. Here's a look at why.

What does the Fed's recent announcement mean for the U.S. economy? Read on to learn more.

Lower-wage jobs have increased because of the recession, but the minimum wage is lower than in 1967 when adjusting for inflation.

Discover the steps that the Federal Reserve has taken to help save the economy.

The auto, technology and retail industries in the U.S. were once known for dominance and innovation. Recently, these industries have lost their way.

Learning about the study of economics can help you understand why you face contradictions in the market.

The current, capital and financial accounts compose a nation's balance of payments.

Discover a few of the most popular probability distributions and how to calculate them.

Get to know the relationships that determine a bond's price and its payout.

People will do anything to get a little extra money. If you need some cash, here are some ways you can borrow without much hassle.

Find out about sunk costs and why "getting your money's worth" can cost you more than you think.

Barclays and other banks are alleged to have submitted artificially low LIBOR rates between 2007 and 2009.

Here are careers that are too vital to everyday American life to be replaced with outsourced labor.

Most economic reports are noise, but there are a some that are market movers.

Getting around today is less expensive than it was 10 years ago, and this downtrend shows no signs of stopping.

Live Below the Line is a challenge that hopes to raise awareness about poverty in the U.S. These tips can help you cut your budget so that you can take part in the challenge.

Find out what affects the price of silver, the types of investments that can be made and the methods in which it is traded.

The ILO is reporting that there are now 50 million fewer jobs in the global economy than before 2008. Find out why.

Rare earth metals were the hot thing last year and now, nobody speaks of them. Find out what happened.

As time has passed, have car prices gotten reasonably more expensive or gone above inflation?

These speculators took big positions - and scored huge profits - in the currency market.

Find out how deflationary shocks can both benefit and hurt consumers and businesses.

Before investing in gas and oil stocks, consider such factors as political and geological risks.

The increase in communications technology has companies competing in a global market.

Confused by the Fed's lingo? Find out what it can tell you and learn how to decipher it.

If you don't understand tax terms like bracket, marginal and capital gains, then read on and find out what they mean.

Gain insight into how a trader/programmer approaches the task of designing a trading system.

Canada expects to see a significant cost savings by forcing people to round up or down to the nearest five cents.

The Fed estimates a long-term goal of 2% inflation for the near future. Learn how that'll impact you.

Look for factors that influence supply and demand and you might be able to predict which way housing prices will trend.

There's a debate over which policy is better for the economy. Find out which side of the fence you're on.

Dividend stocks tend to outperform the overall market during low interest rate environments.

The solution to America's economic woes may not be in lowering taxes further, but may, in fact, lie in increasing them.

Inflation impacts the costs of every facet of the economy. Discover how it can help or hinder the economic recovery.

Everyone's talking about globalization, so we explain what is it and why some oppose it.

Education and training benefit not only the worker, but also the employer and the country as a whole.

John Hammergren of McKesson topped the list of the best-earning CEOs for 2011. Find out how much he made and who else was on the list.

If you can brave the cold weather, we'll tell you why these places are great for employment.

Proponents of globalization argue that it helps the economies of developing nations and makes goods cheaper, while critics say that globalization reduces domestic jobs and exploits foreign workers.

Find out what a win or loss by your favorite team means for the markets.

With payday loans now operating across 41 states, we tell you how to use them wisely and responsibly.

Consider these advantages and disadvantages before investing in businesses related to your favorite teams.

Using real figures from 2008, we tell you what the price is to have Pennsylvania Ave. as your address.

If you're thinking of moving to save a few dollars here and there, we've got a list of states for you to consider.

Here are some positives and negatives to help you decide where you stand on the minimum wage debate.

2012 kicked off with a great first day, but does that mean the rest of the year will follow that trend?

Get the full story on this asset class before you write it off as too risky.

Learn the key economic indicators to help predict market movement.