Find out how and why mathematics is used in microeconomics, its limitations, and the math skills that economics students need.

When young prospect slugger Yordan Alvarez donned a Houston Astros uniform in 2019, he took the entire league by storm. Out of nowhere, he turned opposing teams heads as they feared him every at-bat, ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

After a few tumultuous years for the economy, mortgage shoppers could finally see some stability in 2026. With the Bank of Canada signalling it’s settled into a prolonged rate hold, there isn’t any ...

Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education releases an annual report card with data showing how students are doing in the basic subjects of reading, writing and math. And each year when those ...

Math teachers have to accommodate high school students' different approaches to problem-solving. RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Among high school students and adults, ...

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The proposed 50-year mortgage aims to improve affordability but would come with higher interest rates and regulatory challenges. Current rules limit qualified mortgages to 30 years, making 50-year ...

Dependent variables change based on other inputs in financial models, affecting investment outcomes. Independent variables like earnings affect dependent variables, influencing metrics like P/E ratios ...