Economics (Theory and Philosophy) – Page 4

Is the Boom-and-Bust Business Cycle Dead?

There is a growing view that the U.S. business cycle has changed (for better) in a more diversified economy. To some, that sounds like tempting fate.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

The Wendy’s debacle is a warning shot for brands: If you want to play with prices, make sure to communicate why and whom it could help.

By Lydia DePillis

He helped pioneer a branch of the field that exposed hard-wired mental biases in people’s economic behavior. The work led to a Nobel.

By Robert D. Hershey Jr.

The recovery from the pandemic lockdowns has prompted economists to consider whether their playbook is outdated or just missing a page.

By Ben Casselman