LiveScience Topic:
Economy
The United States is mired in a financial fiasco unlike anything seen since the Great Depression. But how will it all shake out is anybody's guess. Meanwhile, the crisis has become global, with banking institutions around the world poised to fail. From Wall Street to Main Street, we look at the psychology, sociology and economics behind the news.
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The U.S. wireless industry is expected to generate billions of dollars and more than three quarters of a million jobs in coming years.
That turkey and stuffing just got more expensive. Gofigure looks at the price of the traditional American holiday meal.
Bad times lead to fewer babies, according to a recent study.
Internet banking is now the most popular way for people to stay in touch with their money.
State birthrates in 2007 and 2009
That's more people living in multigenerational homes than ever in modern history.
Forget hurricanes and floods, routine weather alone can mean money.
Americans are happier when the gap between rich and poor is smaller.
Linebacker Ray Lewis says canceling the football season may increase crime, and he may be correct. Kind of.
Forget email filters and blocked addresses. Just cut off the money
Happiness rankings and government size for 15 industrialized democracies
A new study says yes, but not everyone is convinced.
Osama bin Laden's death gave a small boost to Wall Street and the value of the dollar. A financial expert explains the psychology behind the small effect.
Consumers are feeling more confident about the economy and they are spending more on dining out and cosmetic surgery.
Faced with fewer jobs and more housework, men may become more depression-prone.
While no one can predict the future of violent revolution, four societal factors make certain countries far more likely to go down the same road as Egypt and Tunisia.
Education advocates are pleased the State of the Union address emphasized math and science, and need for funding it.
In the long term, economic growth doesn't make people happier.
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