Economy
Vox’s coverage of the economy. Analysis of inflation, the housing market, economic booms, recessions, and everything in between.
Americans are feeling better about the economy, yet the president’s approval rating is lower than ever.
Why economists are reconsidering the scale of the rise in US inequality.
Trump says he’d be better for the economy. Voters do, too. But would he?
The Stanley brand is selling more than a tumbler.
Even socialists are bristling at the rising cost of fast food.
A recession didn’t come in 2023 and it might not in 2024, either.
The shifting value of going out to eat.
America rarely has its financial ducks in a row. Does it finally matter?
For these families, the last few years’ economic tumult has been particularly pronounced.
Savings won’t save the economy for much longer, but higher wages might.
Charting America’s homeownership problem.
You can say no to the tipping tablet. That doesn’t mean you should.
Pritchett is advocating for immigration reform and thinking big about global development economics.
A thoroughly modern nuisance for consumers, shippers, and retailers alike.
The success of the expanded child tax credit shows why anti-poverty programs should be unconditional.
It’s a good time to be a worker and a bad time to be a consumer — the problem is most people are both.
What goes up may not come down. Like, ever.
Companies are opting for shorter weeks. But without worker power, they’re just another employer perk.
Financially, the sharing economy darling is thriving, but guests, hosts, and cities have had enough.
Retailers would rather complain about shoplifting than invest in fighting it.
The UAW strike isn’t over, but it might be soon.
When workers go on strike, there are no guarantees it will work out.
A world with basic income is one of less poverty and higher taxes, not utopia or collapse.
People aren’t only cutting streaming subscriptions and cooking at home — they’re dipping into 401(k)s and postponing retirement.
The US health care system doesn’t value hospital support staff who are essential to patient care.
The baffling structure of rental car taxes and fees, explained.
Today, Explained looks at how Americans lost faith in capitalism — and whether we can get it back.
The economy’s “hold your breath moment,” explained
Why are auto workers striking? What’s their special strategy? And wait, what’s the UAW?
The expanded child tax credit was a well-tested solution to child poverty. Bring it back.
In Sunday’s interview with Kristen Welker, Trump went with his classic playbook of vague answers and conspiracy theories.
Primary care is the foundation of American medicine — and it’s withering.
One-time checks are a little bit bogus.
The US added 187,000 jobs over the last month. It’s more than expected.
An expert helps explain China’s economic woes.
Auto workers at the “Detroit Three” auto companies could stop work on September 14.
It’s hot and only getting hotter. Could this be the next big labor battle?
It could have near-term impacts for buyers and sellers.
The average American probably doesn’t know about all the free money in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Why a supposedly good economy is making so many people miserable.