The description of economics as “the dismal science” could be assumed to be due to the subjects it studies and the predictions it makes. The study of financial crises is rarely the cause of joy.

Carol M. Kopp edits features on a wide range of subjects for Investopedia, including investing, personal finance, retirement planning, taxes, business management, and career development. Eric's career ...

‘The Apostles of Development- Six Economists and the World They Made,’ by Yale historian Dr. David C. Engerman casts a spotlight on the late Dr. Lal Jayawardena of Sri Lanka, recognizing him as one of ...

The idea of ‘development’ is a highly contested one, a site of intense ideological and policy debates. But as an idea, it has shaped the lives of billions in the Global South. In his new book, ...