People are talking about America’s “K-shaped economy,” so named because charts show different sectors’ fortunes diverging ...

For many people, the economy is a simple equation: paychecks minus expenses. When it feels like our incomes are growing faster than prices, the economy is in good shape. When they’re not, it’s lousy.

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ...

The structure of America’s economy has had a drastic change. Wealth inequality has exploded. A few have become super rich, while the average person struggles to afford the high cost of living. Health ...

The story of manufacturing in this country is often told through steel, energy or technology. However, one industry that ...

The true engine of America’s economy might surprise you. It’s not tech. It’s not artificial intelligence, finance, or manufacturing. It’s energy. Energy accounts for just 7% of America’s gross ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For decades, the United States has been the world leader in innovation. Generations of business, political and ...

Below, Gene Ludwig shares five key insights from his new book, The Mismeasurement of America: How Outdated Government Statistics Mask the Economic Struggle of Everyday Americans. Americans keep ...