Economics is the study of the allocation of scarce resources. The subject of this course is microeconomics, which examines the decision making of individuals and firms with regard to consumption, ...

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For the first time in its more than 20-year history, the leadership of the Griffiss Institute (GI) in Rome has conducted an economic impact study to see what sort of financial effect the non-profit ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Preston Cooper writes about the economics of higher education. By now, it’s a well-known fact that your salary after graduating ...