Economy
Vox’s coverage of the economy. Analysis of inflation, the housing market, economic booms, recessions, and everything in between.


It’s not just the wealthy.


Is America remaking the global economy or leaving it to its rival?


A conversation with Oren Cass, the right’s point person on tariffs.


Plus 6 other questions about Trump’s tariffs, answered.


Stagflation, explained.


Already distrusted on the economy, Trump’s tariffs will be a liability with the voters who put him in office.


Trump threw a blue shell at Nintendo — and the global economy.


At least some GOP legal elites are lining up against Trump’s trade policy. That could be enough to sway the justices.


And also more questions.


The president has broad authority over trade, but SCOTUS sometimes vetoes the president when they think he went too far.


Arizona is delaying its cage-free standards to free up the egg supply. Experts say it won’t help much.


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.


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.