Berkshire’s ‘$358 Billion Question’ And The ‘Money Multiplier’ Myth

The brilliant thinking of Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973) has been unfairly besmirched by a rather absurd “money multiplier” ...

Understanding Marginal Propensity to Save (MPS): Key Concepts and Calculation

Learn how the marginal propensity to save (MPS) impacts economic decisions and calculations. Discover its role in Keynesian economics and how to calculate MPS effectively.
Bloomberg L.P.

US Consumer Spending Stalled in September, Inflation in Line

US consumer spending stalled in September, suggesting Americans were already stretched going into the government shutdown in the face of stubborn inflation. Consumer spending, adjusted for changes in ...
CNN

Consumer spending stalled in September as inflation remained stubborn

Spending rose 0.3% that month after ticking up by 0.5% during each of the three previous months. When taking inflation into account, spending was flat in September, the lowest monthly reading since ...
Newsweek

Black Friday Spending Raises Eyebrows Over US Economy

Data for Thanksgiving weekend shows consumers shopped at encouraging levels, but underlying details about spending patterns suggest this may not have been the economic boon the administration believes ...
Wall Street Journal

Gen Z Shoppers Aren’t Spending Like Retailers Need Them To

As the fast food industry struggles, Taco Bell is still seeing sales rise, thanks in part to Gen Z. WSJ spoke with CEO Sean Tresvant about how the brand keeps its base excited even as they pull back ...
Men's Journal

Liquid I.V.’s New Hot Chocolate Flavor Combines Hydration and Comfort in a Mug

Jerritt Clark / Getty Images for Liquid I.V. Liquid I.V., the fan-favorite electrolyte brand known for making hydration easy and efficient, recently debuted a brand-new, limited-edition flavor that’s ...
The New York Times

Wealthy Americans Are Spending. People With Less Are Struggling.

Data show a resilient economy. But that largely reflects spending by the rich, while others pull back amid high prices and a weakening labor market. Data show a resilient economy. But that largely ...
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Can a 2000s Formula 1 Car Run Without Spending Millions

This video explores whether it is possible to operate a 2000s-era Formula 1 car without the enormous costs typically associated with running such a machine. It examines the engineering challenges, ...
Bloomberg L.P.

The AI Spending Boom Is Massive But Not Unprecedented

The boom in capital expenditures related to generative artificial intelligence is generating lots of questions about whether it is sustainable. Coming up with definitive answers to them is something ...
The Washington Post

The wealthiest are boosting the economy, as consumer spending rises again

The wealthiest Americans have been doing even better than previously thought and are driving a consumer spending surge that has been fueling the U.S. economy as they splurge on travel, hotels and ...