Greg Rosalsky

A new study finds that after decades of stagnation, fast-food and other restaurants finally saw a surge in productivity.

The rise and potential fall of independent agencies.

Since taking office, the Trump administration and DOGE have been seeking to unilaterally override the spending plans set by Congress. Can they do that under the U.S. Constitution?

The "China Shock" is revisited, and it raises questions about why economists failed to see the costs of free trade.

The primer on Jevons paradox that you didn't know you needed.

We at Planet Money are constantly reading the work of economists and other social scientists to glean ideas, evidence and insights about the economy, and, more generally, the confusing world around us. Welcome to the inaugural installment of the Planet Money Econ Roundup!

This economist survived a wildfire. Now she's taking on California's insurance crisis

A skateboarder presented an unusual paper at this year's big meeting of American economists.

Planet Money attended the annual meeting of American economists — and the most popular topic this year was artificial intelligence.

A new study suggests that holidays can affect your provider's decision making.