Topic: Barry Bosworth

Productivity Proves Resilient

If you think the 6.1% drop in first-quarter U.S. gross domestic product was bad, then don't go to the end of Wednesday's report from the Commerce Department.. An appendix table noted the nonfarm business value added, which economists ...

Obama faces crucial choice of Treasury head

Decisively elected by voters fearful for the flagging US economy, President-elect Barack Obama now faces a crucial decision to name his future government's Treasury secretary without delay. "This person needs to have a very strong understanding of the working of the ...