Productivity is defined as the measurement of “output per unit of input, such as labor, capital or any other resource.” That’s a clunky way of saying that individual workers, businesses, industries, ...

Inflation has slowed significantly and growth of the nation's gross domestic product has remained solid, but some economists still expect a mild recession this year. How could a modest downturn happen ...

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Venezuela’s oil boom crashed into a 73% economic contraction fueled by extreme subsidies, $300 billion lost to corruption, ...

In 1970, a cup of coffee cost around 25 cents. Today, that 25-cent cup of joe would actually cost around $1.70. The coffee didn’t get any better. The price was driven up by the relentless pressure of ...

Economic bubbles have long been a source of fascination and concern for financial experts around the globe. These periods of ...

Inflation has been a central concern for voters in the upcoming election, with many pointing fingers at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. But is it fair to blame them entirely for ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The latest state jobs report shows the Houston area economy is slowing, but it's unclear if more data will be coming if the federal government shutdown continues. At the ...

For those of us in the business world, the myriad economic policy initiatives spewing from the White House are both confusing and at times difficult to understand. Certain policies seem to cancel each ...

Miles per gallon (MPG) is well-established as the standard measure of fuel economy. It's so well established, in fact, that few of us question the MPG rating on a daily basis — at least until we ...