Our World in Data

The Economist

Black Market Definition and Types Citation

Types of Taxes Citation

Subfields of Economics Citation

Economic Policy Institute

Visualizing Income Distribution: A Comparison of Countries by GDP Per Capita and Income Deciles

Rising Within-Country Income Inequality in Recent Decades

CORE Econ Fact Checker

A student is writing a research paper that requires comparing long-term global trends in poverty, literacy, and public health using interactive charts and downloadable datasets. Which of the following online resources is specifically designed to best support this type of data-driven, large-scale historical analysis?

You are researching different facets of the US economy. Match each research goal with the online resource most likely to provide the most relevant and in-depth information or perspective.

Selecting an Appropriate Economic Research Source

Evaluating Economic Information Sources

A student investigating the economic impact of specific government policies on low- and middle-income American workers would find the most specialized and mission-driven research from 'The Economist', a publication primarily known for its broad, international coverage of finance and free-market principles.

Contrasting Perspectives in Economic Reporting

Predicting Research Focus

An economist is analyzing a public policy proposal. One online resource they consult is a global news publication with a long-standing editorial perspective favoring free markets. Another is a non-profit think tank that states its mission is to research issues affecting low- and middle-income families. How would the analysis from these two sources likely differ in their evaluation of a proposal to significantly increase the minimum wage?

Predicting Research Focus

Differentiating Economic Information Sources