Economic cycles are normal ebbs and flows in the economy that happen in a repeating pattern. Read more about them inside.

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 ...

E conomics has achieved much; there are large bodies of often-nonobvious theoretical understandings and of careful and sometimes-compelling empirical evidence. The profession knows and understands ...

The U.S. economy grew at a robust 2.8% in the second quarter, far faster than economists’ predictions of just 2%. The miss is reminiscent of a long losing streak for doomsaying about the U.S. economy.

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics can consider roles in law, medicine, international relations, and academia. Students can choose to work at financial companies, banks, consulting ...