Positive economics is a fact-based analysis of what is occurring in an economy, without making prescriptions of what should or should not be happening.

Learn how GNP is used to measure economic development and demand, and understand its distinction from GDP, as well as when GNP serves as a superior metric.

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series. See part 1 here. Many distributors have untapped opportunities to market and sell services that larger companies like Amazon and even OEM ...

A sign marks the location of the General Services Administration headquarters building on Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) The General Services Administration is ...

In recent years, Mastercard’s Value-Added Services & Solutions (VAS) segment has emerged as a key growth engine for the company. In the latest quarter (Q3 FY25), VAS net revenue reached $3.4 billion, ...

Acquisition strengthens VAD’s value-added solutions portfolio and footprint across the Midwest Value Added Distributors (“VAD”), a fabricator and distributor of hoses, tubes, fabricated rubber ...

An active base of shoppers who are seeking to ease food preparation are boosting the market for value-added fruits and vegetables. These consumers are ready to pay more for such selections as pre-cut ...

I was looking over the week’s posts on Hackaday – it’s part of my job after all – and this gem caught my eye: a post about how to make your own RP2040 development board from scratch. And I’ll admit ...

In the context of the current discussion on possible tax reforms in Argentina, Julián Folgar analyzes one of the most relevant and yet least understood taxes in the system: the VAT (Value Added Tax) ...

McDonald's is adding more options to its Extra Value Meal to give customers more bang for their buck. Starting Nov. 4, Sausage, Egg and Cheese McGriddles and 10-piece Chicken McNuggets will be added ...

Background: Observational studies that examine the comparative effectiveness of healthcare services often face challenges in controlling for confounding by indication. This study examines whether ...