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Much of the world is accustomed to thinking of Africa as an impoverished sideshow, accounting for…

Syria’s economic pains far from over despite Assad’s ouster

DAMASCUS, Syria — Samir al-Baghdad grabbed his pickax and walked up a wobbly set of stairs…

Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98

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How Trump tariffs could plunge Mexico into recession, boost migration

MEXICO CITY —  If former President Trump is reelected and follows through with his promise to slap…

Under President Milei, the worst economic crisis in decades puts Argentine ingenuity to the test

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — In the crush of anti-government protests paralyzing downtown Buenos Aires in the…