An economic shock, also known as a macroeconomic shock, is any unexpected event that has a large-scale, unexpected impact on the economy. Many, but not all, economists also say that a shock has to be ...

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Mentor is a city that’s developed a reputation for consistently achieving economic success. We were reminded of that fact after reading a recent News-Herald story that provided an update on business ...

A 70% median across 25 nations say global economic conditions are a major threat to their country. The share holding this view has increased in 21 countries since 2017.

The year unexpectedly became an experiment in emergency powers and unemployment insurance benefits. It remains to be seen how kindly history will look back on the pandemic-related lockdowns and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Economics professor and wearer of many hats. Economics: it’s the study of human action and its unintended consequences, and I ...

What Are Doom and Gloom? “Doom and gloom,” or “gloom and doom,” is an expression used to describe a pessimistic or negative outlook on financial markets or the economy, typically following a ...

5G is the technology that promises to tie together the Internet of Things (IoT). So, if you’re one of the millions who crave faster internet downloads, or if you require constant contact between your ...