Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The truth is there is no accepted definition in Indiana now of what constitutes “economic development.” And that is part of the problem. When a term such as economic development can mean anything, ...

An economic shock, also known as a macroeconomic shock, is any unexpected event that has a large-scale, unexpected impact on the economy. Many, but not all, economists also say that a shock has to be ...

Behavioral Economics is the application of psychology to the field of economics. It describes the role that psychology plays among consumers, employers, and governments, which then impacts markets and ...

Supply-side economics focuses on aggregate supply fueling economic growth. Supply-side economics (also called trickle-down economics and Reaganomics) is a macroeconomic theory that focuses on ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...