Financial literacy deserves more attention in our schools, but not at the expense of economics, and not as a substitute for it (“Students Prepare for Real World With Personal Finance Classes,” ...

April is National Financial Literacy Month, when the federal government and many states encourage citizens to become more financially literate. Unfortunately, many today lack a basic knowledge of ...

Economics merges psychology, politics, law, and business for a global view of decision-making. Microeconomics focuses on individual choices, while macroeconomics examines whole economies.

Hoover Fellow and author Thomas Sowell on his fifth edition of "Basic Economics: A common sense guide to the economy." Sowell explains his research and perspectives on inequality, immigration, and ...

The most important part of an economics paper is showing understanding of the issues. Demonstrate that you understand basic economic principles (inflation, deflation, etc.). Clarity is paramount. Stay ...