Economist Andrew McAfee suggests that, yes, probably, droids will take our jobs -- or at least the kinds of jobs we know now. In this far-seeing talk, he thinks through what future jobs might look like, and how to educate coming...

Society has an unlimited desire for material goods but the world has limited resources to supply these goods. Ever since the industrial revaluation most advanced economies have consistently increased their economic output over time....

Economists have predicted 15 of the past 5 recessions, so should we take them seriously?



Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines through the eyes...

Society has an unlimited desire for material goods but the world has limited resources to supply these goods. Ever since the industrial revaluation most advanced economies have consistently increased their economic output over time....

Society has an unlimited desire for material goods but the world has limited resources to supply these goods. Ever since the industrial revaluation most advanced economies have consistently increased their economic output over time....

Economists have predicted 15 of the past 5 recessions, so should we take them seriously?



Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines through the eyes...

Economists have predicted 15 of the past 5 recessions, so should we take them seriously?



Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines through the eyes...

Society has an unlimited desire for material goods but the world has limited resources to supply these goods. Ever since the industrial revaluation most advanced economies have consistently increased their economic output over time....

Outside of federal workers, the economic ripple effects of a shutdown may be less noticeable, economics experts say. (Scripps News)

President Trump’s new tariff on Indian goods highlights escalating trade tensions, compounded by India's ties to Russia amidst its ongoing war in Ukraine. (Scripps News)

Sean Fraser, minister of housing, infrastructure and communities, discusses Ottawa's plans to get more homes for Canadians.

CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Chrystia Freeland, Canada's deputy prime minister and minister of finance, about the new Canada Mortgage Charter and whether it will help Canadians in need.

A rise in gas prices is driving Canada's inflation rate higher. Statistics Canada reports the annual inflation rate rose to four per cent in August, beating many economists' expectations and raising the possibility of another interest...

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation raid on former U.S. president Donald Trump's private home in Florida is likely to pump up Trump loyalists and prompt him to dive into the next presidential election soon, says Lincoln Project...

The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes breaks down the EU's shock following President Donald Trump's inauguration and his approach to dealing with Europe. Beddoes asks whether Europe needs "to think about having a plan B in...

Despite years of sanctions for annexing Crimea and a later full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's economy endured. Now, with Donald Trump shifting global alliances, it's Europe that's at a crossroads.

Low bond yields, weak inflation and a struggling property market have raised fears China may see its own version of Japan's 1990s "balance sheet recession." Can China change course in time to avoid its own "lost decades?"

As debate rages around Germany's economic future and its role in Europe and the world, we look at the issues polarizing the nation, and how events outside its borders may affect choices at the polls.

The International Finance Corp., an arm of the World Bank, spends millions of dollars of taxpayer money to build up private-sector services in the developing world.



But a Bloomberg investigation reveals that several private...

US President Donald Trump's tariff plans are a cornerstone of his economic agenda. Now that he's back in office, businesses are navigating an uncertain future as he unveils his plans.

Twenty five years ago, Florida was a swing state that hung by a few chads. Since then, its politics have drifted rightward. Titans of industry and finance are migrating there, creating what's being called Wall Street South. Now, as...

China's pension system is in danger of running out of money in a decade. Now it faces a new threat: tens of millions of mostly young workers are refusing to pay into it.

The Federal Reserve's dot plot is one of the most closely scrutinized charts in financial markets.<b<br/>r/>

Nicole Sy explains why and shows you how to read between the dots.

The EU is struggling to keep up. Low productivity and failure to invest have led to trillions in lost growth. With France and Germany in crisis, the continent risks losing its seat at the table.