Economics

Technology companies have been selling a vision of greener cities and safer roads. It's nothing more than hype.

Gig work offers a leg up in the developing world.

Prime Minister Theresa May thinks it’s her duty to deliver Brexit, but the outcome could entail splitting her party and impoverishing Britain.

Politicians must prepare voters for automation; otherwise, opportunistic populists will seize the agenda.

AI will change everything. Workers must adapt — or else.

With or without a trade war, Chinese foreign direct investment to the United States won’t stop tumbling anytime soon.

The end of economic isolation hasn’t brought a financial windfall or more freedom. Instead, the regime is as strong as ever while ordinary people suffer.

A new report provides the most detailed look yet at how a sanctions-free Pyongyang could strike it rich.

Global oil markets are controlled by Russia and Saudi Arabia — despite America’s shale boom.

Rights group says app was widely used by businesses and even government offices.

As the U.S. trade war with China escalates, a growing number of GOP lawmakers want final say on tariffs.

America created the postwar order by delaying immediate economic gratification. Those days are over.

The global system was long overdue for a shake-up. Trump has been happy to oblige.

Turkey’s president has made a huge bet that he's right and all of the world’s economic experts are wrong.

The United States must foster free trade and economic growth in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, or the vicious cycle of violence will persist.

Citing national security concerns, the Trump administration could slap tariffs on autos from friends and allies. They’re not thrilled.

The economics of a major oil deal seemed to make sense. But when energy companies are arms of the state, economics aren't the only factor.

Trump's actions may ultimately weaken the strength of sanctions as a tool of U.S. statecraft.

An anti-regime alliance of rich and poor could be the key to ending clerical rule.

Endless elections, unqualified leaders, uninformed voters, and short-term thinking are impeding economic growth.