Explore globalization's journey from ancient trade routes to modern policies and its effects on global economic and cultural exchange.

What will the economic landscape look like in 2050? While no one has a crystal ball, economists and researchers put together educated guesses based on current trends and historical data. This article ...

What is a recession? What are the key indicators of a recession? How do government and central banks respond to recessions? What are the causes of recessions? How can individuals and businesses ...

Daniel Björkegren is an assistant professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University, New York City, New York, USA. How will artificial intelligence reshape the global economy? Some ...

Long-term crude oil prices are held down by growing wage and wealth disparities, which reduce the purchasing power of the middle class and thus limit demand for oil-intensive goods and services.

The global economy is as uncertain as ever. This year’s Economic Outlook will feature experts from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business examining some of the biggest issues facing the ...

The cornerstones of our digital world—from smartphone apps to new digital assets and artificial intelligence tools—didn’t exist back in 2008, the last time the world’s statistical community overhauled ...

Economist and strategist Albert Edwards has raised alarms about the US economy, pointing to three critical charts that suggest a potential downturn. These charts highlight underlying vulnerabilities ...