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,” ...

Paul Solman: On Tuesday, we posted the first transcript from a series of interviews I’ve done with Paul Samuelson over the years. This installment picks up where the last left off, explaining the most ...

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

Some people say that if you've made a few big decisions in your life, and you're generally pleased with the outcomes, then you can make economic decisions, too. What's the difference? From a certain ...

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 ...