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This Page One Economics article examines what it takes for that money to move quickly and reliably to and from accounts, and how a new service developed by the Federal Reserve can contribute to U.S. payment systems.

In economics, factors of production are the resources that people use to produce goods and services; they are the building blocks of the economy. Economists divide factors of production into four categories: land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship.

In the early phases of a business, when an entrepreneur’s income is sometimes unstable, the gig economy offers opportunities to supplement and smooth income. This essay discusses this relationship, including some interesting research on the topic.

These three short videos provide an overview of what price elasticity of demand is, describe what factors influence elasticity, and discuss some common applications of the concept.

The 2024 Women in Economics Symposium, hosting roughly 2,000 attendees in person and virtually via watch parties around the country, reaffirmed the importance of having more women enter the economics profession.

This issue uses Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Population Survey (CPS) data to examine labor market trends and the experiences of workers.

College enrollment for recent high school graduates has dropped, and some people are challenging the notion that college is the best route for the majority of students. This article examines whether college is still a good investment.

The 2023 Women in Economics Symposium focused on building mentor relationships and learning from others throughout one’s entire career journey.

In this article, we move beyond just pay and introduce several tangible and intangible benefits to consider when selecting a job.

With record-level credit card debt in the headlines, this December 2023 issue of Focus on Finance addresses credit card history, statistics, and usage, as well as reasons for the increase in credit card debt.