Understanding GDP: Why Imports Don't Actually Reduce Economic Growth
As GDP estimates the value of production in the US, imports are neither added nor subtracted conceptually. Everyone agrees ...
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How reliable is the government's economic data? Under Trump, there are real concerns
The disbanding of committees that consulted on government data — and comments from a senior official about changing how GDP ...
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Would Affect You
What happens to federal employees, air travel and tax filing if lawmakers don’t pass new funding legislation by the weekend ...
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement
The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key ...
Trump gives campaign-style speech at Justice Department; Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown
Updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate confirmation ...
Food Insecurity and Its Impact on the Economy
More than 47 million Americans live with food insecurity, and that inevitably has an impact on economic productivity now and ...
Contrary to what many believe, social work helps state economy | Opinion
Faculty research and collaborative public-private partnerships in support of community needs have led to economic growth ...
Recap: Government shutdown averted, Senate-passed spending bill goes to Trump
President Trump praised Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for saying he would back the GOP spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
Treasury secretary dismisses market volatility amid Trump economic moves
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said market volatility doesn't matter much as the Trump administration focuses on long-term ...
Federal Government Layoffs Tracker 2025: Latest DOGE Cuts So Far
The U.S. federal government is facing mass layoffs in 2025, driven by DOGE and impacting multiple agencies. Check back daily ...
Opinion
America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China’s rise
The United States needs a National Economic Security Strategy to protect and utilize its economic tools and assets in order to maintain geopolitical competitiveness and deter the China’s ...