Economic History


Business Cycles

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (GDP) ...  Read story

Waking Up to War

Today is March 21, the Vernal Equinox. On this day we celebrate the first of the year's four seasonal changes, and across the thawing ...  Read story

Salary Expectations Lower

By Ana Patricia Ferrey |  Aug 29, 2008

The weaker economy has jobseekers settling for less, a survey finds.  Read story

Small Businesses Selling For More

By Michael Gadd |  Jul 8, 2008

With valuations on the rise, buyers are paying closer to asking prices.  Read story

Weathering the Recession

By Jill Andresky Fraser |  Jul 1, 1991

Sources for advice on recession-proofing your business.  Read story

Finance Workers Worried About Jobs

By Ana Patricia Ferrey |  Sep 2, 2008

CFOs, treasurers and cash managers are getting smaller bonuses and fewer promotions, a survey finds.  Read story

A New Tack For The New Year

By Milton D. Stewart |  Jan 1, 1983

Two proposed bills -- one to create jobs for small business at home, another to study the worldwide economic slump -- might provide the solution voters seek.  Read story

Labor Dept. Contest Launched

By Ana Patricia Ferrey |  May 16, 2008

State workforce agencies will vie for $20 million in grants for programs to help displaced workers.  Read story

Businesses Cutting Costs

By Laura Palotie |  Apr 30, 2008

Most employers are hoping to avoid layoffs by improving efficiency.  Read story

Survey: Confidence in Banks Strong

By Ana Patricia Ferrey |  Jul 29, 2008

Despite financial sector woes, small-business owners stand behind their local banks.  Read story

Managing Uncertainty in an Economic Downturn

By Jamie Walters |  Sep 4, 2001

Our economy is proof-positive that history repeats itself. Over the course of every decade or so, the economy seems to slump, recover, and boom. As we awa...  Read story

More Thoughts On Remanufacturing

By Bruce Leonetti |  Oct 1, 1984

Our company, which was founded in 1902, has been surviving the economic downturns ever since by remanufacturing, for resale, heavy-duty industrial compres...  Read story

Angels Growing Cautious

By Laura Palotie |  Apr 4, 2008

Amid economic uncertainties, angel investors are putting less money on the line.  Read story

Updated Tax Code Sought

By Laura Palotie |  Apr 22, 2008

House lawmakers want to simplify taxes for smaller businesses.  Read story

Consumers Saving Rebate Checks

By Laura Palotie |  May 1, 2008

A survey shows few are planning to splurge on consumer electronics.  Read story

Owner Optimism Soars

Jan 16, 2007

Jan. 16, 2007 -- Small-business owner optimism hit a record high in the fourth quarter of 2006, according to a national poll released Tue...  Read story

Q & A with Michael Porter

By Mike Hofman |  May 1, 2004

Harvard professor and urban booster Michael Porter explains the vital role that growing companies play in the inner city.  Read story

Leading Through a Crisis

Terror attacks, war with Iraq, natural disasters -- any extraordinary event could have a devastating effect on the health of your business. To help business ...  Read story

Dialing for Dollars

Nov 19, 2001

To provide guidance on the mission-critical subject of cold calling, we turned to Inc.com's Sales mentor, Pat Cavanaugh. In response to our users' questio...  Read story

Rising Sales Taxes Pressure Profits

By Inc Staff |  Jan 1, 1993

Chart shows record highs for sales-tax rates in 1992.  Read story

Cost of Benefits Outpaces Compensation Growth

By Matt Quinn

June 30, 2004 -- Total employee compensation is increasingly being made up of benefits like health insurance, according to a new report p...  Read story

CEO Mood Hits 16-Year Low

By Ana Patricia Ferrey |  May 29, 2008

A survey finds higher costs are forcing many businesses to cut spending and raise prices.  Read story

Consumers Curb Spending

By Ana Patricia Ferrey |  May 21, 2008

Weaker income growth has many U.S. households cutting back to necessities, Deloitte reports.  Read story

Teen Summer Jobs Scarce

By Ana Patricia Ferrey |  May 28, 2008

Many employers are cutting back on hiring plans to offset weaker sales, a survey finds.  Read story

Small Firms Upbeat About Online Sales

By Laura Palotie |  May 22, 2008

Many small-business owners say they don’t expect the slumping economy to impact Web-based revenue.  Read story

June Retail Sales Weak

By Angus Loten |  Jul 15, 2008

Consumers are using extra cash from tax rebate checks to offset higher gas and food prices, retailers say.  Read story

More Young People in Debt

By Michael Gadd |  Jul 22, 2008

The credit crunch is putting the squeeze on younger Americans, a survey finds.  Read story

Leading Through a Crisis

Mar 25, 2003

Terror attacks, war with Iraq, natural disasters -- any extraordinary event could have a devastating effect on the health of your business. To help business ...  Read story

Leading Through a Crisis

Mar 25, 2003

Terror attacks, war with Iraq, natural disasters -- any extraordinary event could have a devastating effect on the health of your business. To help business ...  Read story

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