New research suggests ways to optimize US climate policy design for a just energy transition.…
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Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, and societies allocate scarce resources to meet their needs and desires. It explores the decision-making processes behind production, consumption, investment, and trade, and examines how policies, markets, and external forces shape economic outcomes. Spanning topics from inflation and unemployment to innovation and global development, economics offers tools for understanding complex systems and predicting how changes—technological, environmental, or political—can ripple through societies. Ongoing research in the field helps illuminate everything from personal financial choices to the dynamics of international markets.
Researchers analyze the economic cost of disruptions to a critical transportation network in Virginia, including…
A quiet months-long legal fight between the U.S. National Institutes of Health and drugmaker Moderna…
New research reveals the economic costs of behavioral responses to the pandemic in the U.S.…
MIT economist’s new research shows U.S. locales hammered by open trade with China have not…
Record numbers of Americans have quit their jobs in recent months, with more than 4.4…
Despite promises, U.S. biofuels increased CO2 emissions, harmed ecosystems, and fueled global land conflicts, leaving…
A game-theory model shows how incentives and coordination can help manage evolution, from drug-resistant bacteria…
Overlapping climate disasters trigger “ripple resonance,” amplifying global economic losses far beyond individual events. “Ripple…
Prioritizing vaccines for essential workers can reduce excess deaths and unemployment, helping countries avoid future…
A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce…
The Psychology Behind “Just-Below” Pricing Setting a price just below a round number ($39.99 instead…
Human waste could fuel sustainable agriculture—if reused wisely. Global patterns show recycling potential depends on…
Figures correspond to nearly 7% more than expected, show World Bank economist estimates. An extra…
A new book explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping business strategy and operations. Using…
Spoiler reviews often help movies by giving hesitant viewers clarity, especially when advertising is low…
Climate action could add 8 million energy jobs by 2050, driven by renewable growth and…
Robot farming could empower sustainable agriculture—or fuel harmful monocultures. The future depends on choices we…