The 2001 recession was unique in several respects. For instance, the peak-to-trough decline in real gross domestic product was one of the smallest on record and its duration was slightly shorter than average. This article examines some of the other unique features of the 2001 recession compared...

While economies worldwide falter, the United States remains steadfast. How did our nation get to be the land of milk and honey?

Economists focus on certain indicators that might signal when one business expansion ends and the next one begins.