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As Sri Lanka gears up for pivotal Presidential elections on 21 September, a timely new book, “Sri Lanka: from debt default to transformative growth”, provides a comprehensive roadmap to propel the ...

His new book is entitled, "Go Woke ... he does have a grasp of these basic economic issues that impact average Americans. He articulates those. He talks about, I mean, I don't agree with all ...

Most districts in the Federal Reserve saw flat or declining economic activity in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book report on Wednesday. Economic activity grew slightly in ...

It's always getting tough when you start learning something new. Whether you need it to improve your work skills or do it for yourself, getting into a new area may not be easy.

The in-between season offers ample chance to dive into a new book. From easy-breezy reads ... Commenting perceptively on politics and economics, Rabess’s writing is just as enthralling on ...

The progressive research firm studies labor market trends and economic policy, including basic income. Other experts say people's spending shouldn't be scrutinized. Douglas MacKay, an associate ...

The writer and broadcaster chooses five of his favourites. His new book, "Your Journey, Your Way" – a guide to the mental health system, based on the author’s own experiences – is out this week.

One of the biggest barriers to understanding economics is the jargon and technical terms that economists use. While these terms may be precise and convenient for experts, they can be alienating ...

But, if I'm ultimately going to have to pay for a seat, I'll usually "upgrade" to the main cabin and skip basic economy altogether. Another key factor I think about when deciding whether to book a ...

There's no doubt: basic economy is infuriating ... a first bag for free for you and up to six additional passengers on the same reservation when you book with your card. Related: Alaska Airlines Visa ...

To ensure the feature doesn’t promote ill practices such as market touting on unfair pricing, Vilcassim said Zomato has put in place certain checks and balances. These include limiting the number of ...