Economy

June 1, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Stabilizing Asia-Pacific economic, trade foundation

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY The global economic and trade landscape is undergoing profound restructuring, with geopolitical tensions becoming increasingly complex and a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation...

May 31, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Norway grapples with economy’s dependence on oil and gas

OSLO: Norway faces dwindling incentives to transition its economy away from oil and gas (O&G) as it is becoming an ever more critical producer for western Europe due to...

May 31, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Rethinking Economics: An Interview with Professor Meir Kohn

Professor of Economics Meir Kohn (right) has become one of the most well-known professors on campus since he joined the faculty in 1978. Photo courtesy of Political Economy Project....

May 31, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Mixed December Jobs Report Signals Low-Hire, Low-Fire Economy Heading Into 2026

December Jobs Report Shows Slower Hiring but Improving Labor Market Signals The December jobs report delivered a mixed, but informative snapshot of how the labor market closed out 2025....

May 31, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Small business owners cite economy, rising costs as they close doors in Northwest Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two Northwest Jacksonville business owners closed their doors, saying a challenging economy, changing consumer spending habits, and financial pressures have made it difficult to continue operating....

May 31, 2026
Olivia
Economy

The Hesitant U.S. Rescue of the Soviet Economy

The refrain from a song in West Side Story rings in our ears as we review the first 18 months of George H. W. Bush’s administration: “Play it cool,...

May 31, 2026
Olivia
Economy

RBA announces shock interest rate decision as economy shifts

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate steady at 3.60 per cent today, adopting a cautious stance as mixed economic signals create uncertainty about the appropriate...

May 31, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Belarus Is Returning to Soviet Economic Practices

Traditionally, the main obstacle to even greater integration between Moscow and Minsk has been contested Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko’s concerns that it would ultimately result in him losing control...

May 31, 2026
Olivia
Economy

As China’s surpluses become unbearable, the EU is edging toward its own Section 301

At the 2026 Conference on EU-China Relations in Beijing this month, Jens Eskelund, president of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, described the economic relationship he is paid...

May 31, 2026
Olivia
Economy

$752 To $1,156: United Airlines Says Mixed-Cabin Labeling Caused Pricing Confusion, Not Age

Credit: Shutterstock According to Wall Street Apes on X, the airline’s ticket price was higher because the airline now uses fare buckets for different passenger categories. These dynamic pricing adjustments...