economy

World Bank data show Aruba and the Maldives earning tourism receipts equal to more than half of GDP in 2019. This ranking compares a dozen economies, explains why small islands are most exposed, and shows what the 2020 collapse in travel did to each.

The United States sends $68 billion in remittances annually — the world's largest source. India receives $125 billion — the world's largest recipient. Global remittances total over $860 billion, exceeding foreign direct investment to developing countries. Here's who sends and receives, and why the cost of sending money across borders is still too high.

By 2050, Japan, South Korea, Italy, and dozens of other countries will have more people over 65 than under 30. Shrinking workforces, swelling pension obligations, and collapsing birth rates are creating an economic slow-motion crisis. Here's what's actually happening and why it matters.

San Marino reports about 1,570 registered vehicles per 1,000 residents, the United States about 875, and Italy leads the EU at 709 passenger cars. What the numbers count, why rankings shift with the definition, and how electric cars are changing fleets.

A recession is two consecutive quarters of negative growth — but that simple definition hides a much more interesting story. Here's what really causes them, what to expect, and how they end.