Jefferson saw independence as a fight for liberty — and for access to the western lands that promised power and profit.

It was a crucial factor in the country’s economic takeoff well beyond what’s commonly assumed.

While the near-term forecast is revised up modestly, global growth remains subdued, as the newly introduced policies slowly come into focus The global economy is adjusting to a landscape reshaped by ...

In each era of globalisation since the mid-17th century, a single country has sought to be the clear world leader – shaping ...