Economic Opportunity

Politics is distorting economic data

Partisanship continues to pollute results of influential surveys of consumer and business sentiment

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

The best new books on economics

A sceptical view of the Chinese miracle, how AI could crash the economy — and tips for Rachel Reeves

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

The economic October surprise

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumers feel more confident ahead of Election Day A new survey shows that ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Yahya Sinwar’s Death Is a Tricky Opportunity

A ceasefire is unlikely, but Israelis and Palestinians have new reasons for hope.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable

Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliatives

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Nigeria’s economic transformation must succeed

Failure would set back the cause of reform across sub-Saharan Africa

World - Financial Times - October 16

The economics of research and development. With Heidi Williams

What is the relationship between innovation spending and productivity?

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

The end of US global dominance presents an opportunity for America

Clinging to hegemony leads only to more costly interventions and strategic failures, as evidenced by recent decades of U.S. foreign policy.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

9 Strategies for Capitalizing on a Derivative Business Opportunity

You don’t need a completely new or disruptive idea to build a successful business.

Business - Inc. - October 16

The Memo: Harris heads to Fox, facing threats and opportunities

Vice President Harris faces another critical moment in her campaign Wednesday, when she will sit for an interview with Fox News. The interview will be conducted by Bret Baier, one of the network’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

The index fund cushion is an equal opportunity booster for stocks

S&P 500 index and ETF money is oblivious to stock valuations of any kind and ignorant to upgrades and downgrades.

Business - CNBC - October 20

In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity

Endless litigious delays and overreaching environmental rules choke businesses

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Harris campaign ‘blowing the opportunity,’ says Gov. Sununu

Sununu pointed to recent instances where Harris has struggled to distinguish herself from President Joe Biden.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

There’s a ‘generational opportunity’ for investors in this sector, says JPMorgan

Look to real estate as stocks’ high valuations means they may not offer great returns in coming years

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Team Behind Starface Pimple Patches Takes On Fentanyl Test Strips

The founders of Starface took the shame out of blemishes. Now, they’re hoping to make it less risky to use recreational drugs and alcohol.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Green cards for international graduates: A rare bipartisan opportunity

Allowing foreign graduates to stay and work in the U.S. is not only fair but also a smart economic strategy.

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail

The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...

World - ABC News - October 14

Harris expands economic plans with focus on Black men

Vice President Harris on Monday released an opportunity agenda for Black men, focusing on helping business owners, teachers, cryptocurrency investors, men with health conditions, and men in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

MIT professors share Nobel Prize in economics

The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.

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