Why GDP Isn't Always The Best Measure of Prosperity
We need to look beyond simple financial measures of performance to measure real economic vibrancy.
How Will Trump's Growth Policies Impact the World?
Trump's remedy is similar to what Larry Summers has prescribed to avoid "secular stagnation."
Why are the Brits Ignoring Cost of Brexit Devaluation?
Sterling has already lost 10 percent of its value overnight. And a further 10 percent drop is likely.
U.K. GDP Growth Sped Up Pre-Brexit
But experts warn strong figures do not disprove predictions of a slowdown in late 2016.
North Korea Marks Sharpest Economic Drop in Eight Years
A huge drop in exports may pile pressure on leader Kim Jong Un.
If States Were Countries, California Would Be France
Even with all its oil wealth, Saudi Arabia's GDP in 2015 was below the GDP of U.S. states such as Pennsylvania and Illinois.
Refugees 'Bring Economic Benefits': Report
Refugees repay almost double the investment made in them, a study says.
Economic Growth Suffers Setback in U.S.
Consumer spending slows and strong dollar undercuts exports; labor market seen leading rebound.
Brussels Attacks to Cost Belgium $4.47 Billion
Repairs for damages will only be a small part of the total losses though.
The Cities Falling Behind in the Climate Change Fight
On average among these 10 cities, spending on climate adaptation accounted for one-fifth of one percent of GDP in 2015.
Europe 'Naive and Absolutely Underestimating' Global Security Risks
Former top U.S. military commander slams Europe's foreign policy as "wishful thinking" in light of spending cuts.
Budget Cuts Could See British Army 'Reduced to 50,000'
Report outlines bleak prospects for British military under political parties' spending plans.
Japan's Slip Into Surprise Recession Paves Way For Snap Election
The recession comes nearly two years after Shinzo Abe returned to power promising to revive the economy
Italy Saved From Recession by Prostitution and Drugs
Changes to the way the EU calculates economic output mean that Italy narrowly escaped falling into recession for the third time in six years
Amid Foreign Crises, Obama Takes Solace in U.S. Economic Turnaround
U.S. President stresses low unemployment figures and GDP growth in Labor Day speech
Life in the Slow Lane
The once exceptional U.S. economy is expected to remain ho-hum for quite some time