Economics
By Invitation
To understand America today, study the zero-sum mindset, writes Stefanie Stantcheva
Young people and city-dwellers are among those most likely to see one group’s gain as another’s loss
China
China’s growth targets cause headaches—even when met
Local officials wrestle with competing incentives
United States
America’s economic data are becoming murkier
Choked for funds, the Bureau of Labour Statistics is cutting corners
Leaders
Why MAGA’s pro-natalist plans are ill-conceived
Efforts to deliver a baby boom either fail or cost a fortune
The Americas
Slums, swimming pools and Latin America’s inequality
Its tax and welfare systems are shockingly bad at reducing inequality
Finance & economics
Trump’s tariffs have so far caused little inflation
Our estimate of their impact will update every month
The Americas
An election win boosts Javier Milei’s reform project
Lower inflation brings popularity. Popularity brings power, which helps with lowering inflation
Asia
Prabowo Subianto’s economic policy is weakening Indonesia
And it comes at a time where America is slapping tariffs on the world
Leaders
President Trump’s attacks on the Fed are not over
Jerome Powell wins a reprieve. But expect more showdowns between the White House and the Fed
Leaders
How a dollar crisis would unfold
If investors keep selling American assets, a grim fate awaits the world economy