One term attempts to tie these threads together: “greedflation.” A blend of “greed” and “inflation,” this term suggests that ...

Discover the evolution of economics from ancient times to modern theories that influence global markets, including Adam Smith and Keynesian approaches.

A childhood job at a racetrack taught Kevin Warsh more than he realized about how to amass power. If he’s confirmed as Fed chair, he’ll have to place his riskiest bet yet.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Years ago, the great conservative economist Milton Friedman said Mexican illegal immigration across the border was a good thing.

Years ago, the great conservative economist Milton Friedman said Mexican illegal immigration across the border was a good thing. These workers, he said help the American economy. Friedman said illegal ...

Explore the contrasts between Keynesian economics and monetarism and learn how each theory influences fiscal and monetary policies to regulate economic growth.

Knives are out in Boise. The State of Idaho’s normal tools for shortfalls, including Governor’s holdbacks and “rainy day” reserves, will not bandage the hemorrhaging. Idaho’s current shortfall is ...

Watching the response to ICE in his hometown has the columnist Thomas L. Friedman navigating “a mixture of pride and anguish.” By Thomas L. Friedman and Stephen Stromberg Produced by Jillian ...

February is for love and politics. Each year, we celebrate on February 14th the execution by Roman Emperor Claudius II of the early Christian saint named “Valentine.” And in even-numbered ...