Economic News

The #1 Lesson from the Forbes 400 Richest List

Economist Dr. Skousen discusses what you can learn from Forbes' richest people.

Aim for Meaning, Not Happiness

Investment expert Jim Woods talks about the stock market.

Now Amazon Falls: How Bad Are 3Q Earnings Really?

In this article, Hilary Kramer evaluates the market position of Amazon and discusses if the company is in...

A Q3 Look Back and a Q4 Look Ahead

Investment expert Jim Woods reviews Q3 and looks ahead towards Q4.

Should We Honor Adam Smith or Karl Marx?

Economist Dr. Mark Skousen compares and contrasts two great economists: Adam Smith and Karl Marx.

Ten Years after the Financial Crisis: Can It Happen Again?

Investment expert Dr. Mark Skousen discusses the possibility for the arrival of another financial crisis.

American Exceptionalism: Why Wall Street Outperforms All Other Markets

In a book published in 2002, “Triumph of the Optimists: 101 Years of Global Investment Returns,” three British...

The Financial Crisis: 10 Years Gone

It's been 10 years since the financial crisis. Now it's a good time to recap.

Clash of the Titans: What is the Best Road to Prosperity and Bull Markets?

Economist Dr. Mark Skousen considers several approaches to achieving prosperity and bull markets.

Real Men Check Out of the Hanoi Hilton

Investment expert Jim Woods shares his take on what being "Real Men" means.