The Underrated Economists
Today's summer economics read is "What Would the Great Economists Do?" by Linda Yueh, who is a great economist herself.
Economy
As Trade Talks Resume, U.S. To Slap China With New Round Of Tariffs
New U.S. tariffs on China are set to go into effect Thursday on $16 billion worth of Chinese goods. Beijing is expected to respond immediately with tariffs on the same amount of U.S. products.
Why People Can't Get Work Done At Work
Today's summer book recommendation offers a different approach to the modern workplace.
Trump 'Not Thrilled' With Fed Chairman Over Interest Rate Hikes
It was the second time in a month that President Trump had taken aim at the Fed. In a Reuters interview, he also accused China and Europe of manipulating their currencies to gain leverage in trade.
The Indicator Goes To The Beach With Tim Harford
In honor of the last stretch of summer, The Indicator has selected some economic beach reads! Books that will teach you something about economics and also pair well with a pina colada.
Americans In Combat
For what did we go to war in Iraq and Afghanistan? How, and when, will it end?
PepsiCo Breaks Out The Bubbly With $3.2 Billion Deal For SodaStream
It's the latest foray into more-healthful offerings for the food and beverage giant, which has shifted from soft drinks toward products such as juices, hummus and oatmeal.
Greece Emerges From International Bailout, But Will Be Closely Monitored For Years
After nine years of a debt crisis that spawned economic upheaval and austerity measures, Athens will regain a degree of control over its finances, but officials say it's not out of the woods yet.
How Much Are Tariffs Pushing Up Prices?
As the U.S. and China continue threatening each other with more tariffs, David Greene talks to David Wessel, of the Brookings Institution, about how much tariffs are actually impacting prices.
Donald Trump's Economic Strategy... Maybe?
Wall Street Journal Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip explains President Donald Trump's emerging economic strategy.