American women are, on average, paid 84 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Department of Labor. This wage gap has persisted despite near-record rates of women’s participation in the labor market, with…

Whoever wins the 2024 election will soon face a critical decision about extending four trillion dollars in tax cuts expiring next year. Whether taxes will be raised, or cut is in question, against the backdrop…

High economic growth, often measured by GDP, is a central goal of many nations and economies. However, some scholars and policymakers are questioning how sustainable and desirable relentless growth is. They propose alternative models like "green…

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a series of economic sanctions were imposed on Russia by multiple countries, including the US and the European Union. These sanctions targeted Russian individuals and entities, along with finance,…

Many Americans expect to retire at 65, but beginning in 1983, the age of eligibility for full Social Security benefits began gradually increasing to 67. Social Security provides at least half of the income for…

The US has more than $31 trillion in national debt. The debt ceiling — or the most the government can borrow from banks, investors, and foreign countries — has been raised more than 70 times.…