The New Economy

Rebuilding the Economy > Surviving And Thriving

11.12.09

America’s ’shadow economy’ is bigger than you think - and growing

The informal, or 'shadow,' economy is as big as $1 trillion. And in poor economic times, it's growing.

11.11.09

Pew report: nine states join California in facing fiscal crisis

Ten states from Arizona to Oregon now face a fiscal crisis, says a Pew report. Some economists say additional stimulus is needed to soften the economic impact of impending state budget cuts.

11.10.09

What’s behind rising oil prices?

A weak US dollar has sent investors to oil, pushing up crude prices over the past few months. That means higher gasoline prices this Thanksgiving.