Whether it’s top colleges or the happiest countries, we can ask about the validity of the ranking criteria that were used.
Which Half of the Misery Index Makes Us Sadder?
Recalling the Misery Index and concerns about inflation, we can ask whether economists believe that inflation or unemployment make us sadder.
GDP Surprises in Ireland and Macau
Sometimes when we look at GDP ups and downs, rather than fluctuations in national wealth, something else is happening.
A New Way To Measure the GDP
We can identify new GDP facts about size and wellbeing by seeing the GDP through the PPP lens of the International Comparison Program.
Where Sovereign Debt Comes From
We can better grasp the sovereign debt of advanced, emerging market, and developing economies by looking at the different groups of lenders.
Are We Near Peak Population?
While we know that soon the world will have eight billion people, the debate continues about when we will reach peak population.
Have We Climbed to Peak Inflation?
Seeing some prices start to slip downward, we can look for clues that indicate we are close to peak inflation.
A Bitcoin Story With The Right Incentives and the Wrong Results
Trying to encourage bitcoin use, El Salvador had all the right incentives but still wound up with unintended consequences.
Why a Latte for the Loo Could Be a Problem
With the NYC debating a bill to increase the city’s public bathrooms, we can see that the issue is about a lot more than the loo.
An Update: How a House Builds the GDP
A detailed look at how housing spending boosts the GDP reveals every floor of the expense and its significance.