There is no universal definition of an economic depression, but some commonly used criteria include more than a 10% drop in GDP, around a 20% unemployment rate and a prolonged economic downturn ...

Some economists differ on the definition of a supercycle, but it tends to be longer than the typical growth period in an economic cycle, which is identified by expansion, peak, contraction, and ...

A Beckley Common Council workshop on Tuesday sparked a debate on the definition of economic development and how it relates to the more than 100-acre Pinecrest Business and Technology Park property ...

Gross domestic product: While GDP (essentially the country’s economic output) is technically a lagging indicator, as data is released after each month’s end, many consider it an honorary ...

The economic toll on black people during the long decades of oppression was staggering. Many immigrants -- Irish, Italians, Chinese and others -- came to this country and suffered discrimination, too.

Caroline Banton has 6+ years of experience as a writer of business and finance articles. She also writes biographies for Story Terrace. Investopedia / Michela Buttignol Economic value is the value ...

ATLANTA — People across the country are taking part in a movement to make corporations uncomfortable. Adriene Kershaw joined the economic blackout-- a grassroots movement by The People's Union ...

ATLANTA — People across the country are taking part in a movement to make corporations uncomfortable. Adriene Kershaw joined the economic blackout-- a grassroots movement by The People's Union ...

THE analysis of German economic policy for Europe which was issued by the Royal Institute of International Affairs in March 1941 under the title "Europe Under Hitler: In Prospect and Practice" has ...

Economic stimulus is a way for a government or central bank to spur growth in the economy using various fiscal or monetary policy measures. These measures come in the form of lowering taxes or ...