July Fourth saw big crowds, congested highways and full airplanes as tens of millions of Americans celebrated not only the country’s independence but their own liberation from the pandemic. There were ...

Inflation happens when prices rise and purchasing power falls, while deflation occurs when prices drop and purchasing power increases. Both can strain an economy if they move too far in either ...

Deflation causes prices to drop, reducing company profits and investment returns. Widespread deflation can lead to job losses and lower wages, impacting consumer spending. Investors should monitor ...

Zach D. Berg ’28 is a History and Government concentrator in Adams House. Daniel Zhao ’28 is a Math and Computer Science concentrator in Adams House. Many economists agree that the only thing worse ...