Opinion | Should the U.S. Expand the Social Safety Net?

Readers disagree with a guest essay that argued that America cannot afford the $3.5 trillion bill now before Congress.

Opinion | Do We Need to Shrink the Economy to Stop Climate Change?

The degrowth movement argues climate change isn’t a problem we can simply innovate our way out of.

Opinion | Are We More Polarized? Or Just Weirder?

The economist Tyler Cowen discusses political division, G.D.P. growth and classical music.

India’s Economic Figures Belie Covid-19’s Toll

Strong results compared with last year’s performance mask lingering weaknesses that could hold back needed job creation.

Opinion | Here’s How to Understand the Next Jobs Report

Hint: The employment figures only tell part of the story.

One Thing Missing From the Biden Budget: Booming Growth

For all the administration’s focus on transformational policies, it’s not forecasting an outburst of economic potential.

One Thing Missing From the Biden Budget: Booming Growth

For all the administration’s focus on transformational policies, it’s not forecasting an outburst of economic potential.

Biden’s Budget Sees Low Inflation, Rising Debt and Slow Economic Growth

The proposal sheds new light on President Biden’s economic agenda and underscores the administration’s belief that the country’s fiscal situation is manageable.