ECONOMY

Rational choice theory is a fundamental concept in economics and social sciences that seeks to explain how individuals and groups make decisions based on their self-interest. Centered around the belie...

The world economy is showing troubling signs as the World Bank recently projected a mere 2.3% growth for 2024, marking the slowest pace since the financial crisis of 2008. This decline, down from an i...

As Utah’s only land-grant university, Utah State University (USU) plays a pivotal role in not only shaping the educational landscape of the state but also in significantly boosting its economy. ...

The geopolitical dynamics surrounding the Iran-Israel conflict have long been a focal point of international relations, but recent escalations threaten to have immediate and tangible impacts on the In...

The recent attack by Israel on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile facilities has set off a wave of immediate economic reactions with profound implications for the global economy. As tensions e...

The financial landscape of the global economy is experiencing a transformative shift, reminiscent of a new “golden” age, centered around the rising prominence of gold in international trad...

The concept of a circular economy is gaining traction as a vital solution to many pressing global challenges. Specifically, in the realm of agriculture, rice farming is being re-evaluated through a ci...

In the wake of the recent election, the prospect of a second Trump administration looms large, promising significant changes that could reshape the U.S. economy. As we delve into how Trump’s pol...

In the latest edition of the Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank has issued a warning to the international community about a concerning trend: global economic growth is slowing down, prim...