The Fed abruptly ended two years of aggressive interest rate hikes, signaling the longest economic expansion on record may…
With Trump's State of the Union address delayed, we asked a few economists to cover for him, offering their takes on…
A decade ago, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the latest legislative effort to close the persistent…
There's a notable disparity between the rate of employment for people with and without disabilities, especially in certain…
The government collects reams of economic data that are vital to the functioning of companies, policymakers and even families.
The high-profile absence of several world leaders including Trump from the World Economic Forum has led some to suggest…
Two labor negotiation experts explain how a 2015 dispute that seemed intractable got resolved, with important lessons for…
In some cases, these restrictions have plunged people deeper into poverty.
The shutdown is highlighting the crucial role government plays in the lives of citizens and businesses, offering a reminder…
The index fund revolutionized investing for millions. Its founder died on Jan. 16.
The president should use his penchant for shaking up the status quo to tackle the genuine crisis in health care.
The UK's agonizing efforts to find a path out of the European Union is beginning to look a lot like a game or riddle…
Trump and other leaders use the word 'crisis' to claim there's an emergency that demands urgent action. A leadership…
The problems from a disappointing gift don't end once you've awkwardly thanked the giver and tossed the wrapping…
The Trump administration is preparing to shift billions in veterans' health care spending to private providers. Research…
Medicaid and Medicare benefits appear safe for now. But SNAP food assistance and many other programs could be disrupted.
Because many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, the loss of even one can be a big financial blow for a family.
The government has been partially closed since Dec. 22, making it the second-longest shutdown on record. A finance professor…
When the only fixes getting funded are designed to leave the status quo intact, the results of philanthropy inevitably fall…
Trump, Schumer and Pelosi have fallen into a classic negotiation trap that often prevents deals from getting made, which…