Greg Rosalsky
Stories
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Attempting to predict the economy in 2026
Economists may have a pretty dismal record with predictions. But we're still interested in what they see in their non-existent crystal balls.
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The Warner Bros. Curse
Warner Bros. has a history of disastrous mergers and acquisitions. Can they avoid another bad sequel as Netflix and Paramount battle to buy it?
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Are we in a recession? Maybe professional Santas can tell us
Demand for professional Santas and other seasonal workers seems to have cooled. Could that be a sign we're in a recession?
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8 economic insights we're grateful for
For this Thanksgiving, Planet Money and The Indicator staffers offer economic insights they're grateful for.
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Is a 50-year mortgage really that much crazier than a 30-year one?
Last week, the internet piled on President Trump's proposal for a 50-year mortgage. But maybe it's not as crazy as it sounds.
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America's immigration crackdown is disrupting the global remittance market
America's immigration crackdown might have serious financial consequences for a range of countries.
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A theory why the internet is going down the toilet
A new book diagnoses a sickness affecting some of America's biggest companies.
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A Nobel Prize for explaining when technology leads to growth
The 2025 Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt.
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Germany thrived in the first China Shock. But the next one could prove catastrophic.
The export-led industrial model that Germany has pursued for decades is now at a crossroads.
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Hitler's bunker is now just a parking lot. But it's a 'dark tourism' attraction anyway
Why evil histories sell. A visit to Hitler's bunker, and a deep dive into the economics and ethical quandaries of "dark tourism."
