I remember my professor of economic history David S. Landes often talking about Joel Mokyr, who won the Nobel Prize in economics earlier this month. They must have been good friends. Professor Landes ...

In much of the developing world big firms are rare. The typical firm consists of a single worker—the owner. Even among those that hire employees, most have fewer than ten. In the 2010s researchers ...

It has been especially difficult to get a read on the current state of this economy, ever since the government shutdown started last week and agencies in Washington stopped delivering economic data.

A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans feel so sour about a growing economy.

Economists have missed big turns before, yet their forecasts still guide budgets, markets, and policy. Governments and investors want direction as they plan for the next year. With inflation receding ...

Economic growth is one of the most important functions of a thriving city, and at the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, we are deeply committed to fostering that growth. Through our economic development ...

With characteristic bravado, Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, “inflation will vanish completely.” It’s a message tailored for Americans who are still exasperated by ...

The Trump administration has, at least temporarily, rescinded its threats to impose tariffs on European allies in response to their support for Greenland. But since this issue may arise again, it is ...