Economy
Vox’s coverage of the economy. Analysis of inflation, the housing market, economic booms, recessions, and everything in between.
Is Trump torching the economy? Here’s what the numbers say.
Remote work has surged. Is it about to all be automated away?
The not quite good news about Trump’s economy.
Everything you need to know about tariffs but were too afraid to ask.
The White House is promising to manipulate economic data.
Nevada is suspending its cage-free standards to free up the egg supply. Experts say it won’t help much.
The anti-trust battle between diners and Big French Fry, briefly explained.
The company’s Stargate project will create lots of opportunities. But not for humans.
Here’s what the data says.
The science behind why we think the past was better than the present.
Joe Biden’s fatal flaw led to four years of weakness.
Since World War II, the economy has, on average, fared better when Democrats are in the White House.
Maybe — but it matters much less than you think.
The political crisis is months in the making
New tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could make life more expensive.
Some pronatalists say we should end financial penalties for couples who tie the knot.
The growing chasm in American meat consumption, explained.
Buying refurbished devices saves you money — and helps the planet.
If enacted, his plan could remake world trade — and squeeze US consumers.
Tariffs and rebate cuts are coming for your favorite gadgets and appliances.
The wild, nonsensical world of toilet paper math, explained.
President-elect Trump is his own worst enemy, unless his fellow Republicans on the Supreme Court intervene.
There are economic reasons behind the ruling coalition’s collapse on Wednesday.
Top-line indicators pointed to cooling inflation and a strong economy. What did Democrats miss?
Nevada has voted blue since 2008. Will that change this year?
Did they actually figure out why nations fail?
Hurricane Helene exposed the vulnerable underbelly of the global chip industry.
Why are tariffs the only tax that Congress doesn’t need to approve?
The Fed has cut interest rates. That might not immediately help home buyers waiting on the sidelines.
A new study argues the long-run benefits outweigh the costs nearly 10 to 1.
Factory-built housing, ADUs, and community land trusts — all at once.
561 research papers in, the case for degrowth is still weak.
We buy stuff. We throw it away. There’s a system to stop this toxic cycle.
The DOJ’s case about rent collusion might have huge implications for high prices.
From shipping lanes to airspace to undersea cables, globalization is under physical attack.
Why, and how, the US should fix its debt problem.
Is the Federal Reserve finally about to cut interest rates?
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina is out. What comes next?
Stocks plunged across the world Monday. Does it mean a US recession is looming?
Nicolás Maduro has presided over Venezuela’s economic decline — while increasing his authoritarian tendencies.