Economic growth refers to the increase in goods and services production over set periods, often measured by GDP or GNP, ...

Budgets are moral documents. They reveal priorities, discipline, and judgment. They determine whether a city can sustain services, invest in neighborhoods, and earn the confidence of residents, ...

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 ...

In the middle of the eighteenth century, Europe experienced explosive economic growth. GDP per capita in the Netherlands – one of the richest parts of Europe at the time – was 42 percent higher than ...

On Oct. 20-21, Institute for Social Transformation faculty fellow Chris Benner and staff members Azucena Beltran, Erika Katske, Darío León, Gabriella Alvarez, and Jessica de la Cruz led an event in ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword; it is a transformative force reshaping industries worldwide. With AI’s looming potential to revolutionize productivity, predict market trends, and ...

Refugees from Sudan stand in line for food aid. Earlier this year, the U.S. government determined that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militants in Sudan committed genocide. The ongoing conflict has ...

Explore the role of smokestack industries in economic growth. Learn about their environmental impact, cyclical nature, and ...

Adams’ ability to sell Virginia Beach to both outside and current businesses is evident in the number of expansion announcements he has overseen in the past year. Those announcements include a $15.8 ...

Did you know that Austin, Texas, has two slogans? There’s the official slogan, “The Live Music Capital of the World.” Then there’s the slogan that has been adopted by residents, small businesses, ...