Economic history

As the European Union struggles to contain the euro crisis, Spain is quickly approaching an economic collapse. The country is among those in line to receive a Greece-style bailout, though experts say its time for one may come sooner than once expected.

In 2007, two in five Americans said they trusted banks. Now, just five years later, that number has dipped to one in five. New York Times columnist Eduardo Porter asks what changed. Do we care about bad behavior in corporate America?

At a summit meeting on Wednesday, European leaders signaled they’re pushing ahead for contingency planning for a Greek exit from the euro. But that possibility may lead to further unimagined problems.

Daniel Gross’ new book “Better, Stronger, Faster: The Myth of American Decline and the Rise of a New Economy,” has a more optimistic take on the U.S. economy and its current state.

The Netherlands is one of the richest and strongest economies in the euro zone. But, in recent months, the country has dipped back into recession as it tries to shave nearly $20 billion from its budget. It’s forced some people living on the margins to seek assistance.