Economics is the study of the allocation of scarce resources. The subject of this course is microeconomics, which examines the decision making of individuals and firms with regard to consumption, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Preston Cooper writes about the economics of higher education. By now, it’s a well-known fact that your salary after graduating ...

Cecilia is a freelance writer, content marketing strategist and author covering education, technology and energy. She is a current contributor to the Forbes Advisor education vertical and holds a ...

As one of the social sciences, economics studies how the choices we make as individuals—as consumers and producers, as savers and investors, as managers and employees, as citizens and voters—combine ...

Learn how to connect research to real-world trends. Our M.S. in Applied Economics program prepares you to evaluate policies and programs, develop forecasts, better understand consumer behavior, and ...

Mental illness costs the U.S. economy $282 billion annually, which is equivalent to the average economic recession, according to a new study co-authored by Yale economist Aleh Tsyvinski. The ...

We care about economic growth because we care for the human person, and the human person can flourish when they are free to grow and prosper. Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from There’s No ...

Over time, natural fluctuations and declining lake levels have caused the waters in Menominee Harbor to become shallower. Located on the border between Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin, the ...