Global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil-fuel burning jumped by 5.9 percent, upending the notion that a decline during the recession might persist.

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Record Jump in Carbon Emissions in 2010, Study Finds

G.D.P. grew at a 2.5 percent rate, an improvement but not enough to recover ground lost during the recession.

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U.S. Economy Shows Modest Growth

The city lost fewer jobs during the recession that ended in 2009 and started regaining them sooner and faster than previous tallies indicated, a report showed.

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New York City Fared Better in Recession Than Thought

Despite severe losses during the recession, the majority of African Americans see the economy improving and are confident that their financial prospects will improve soon.

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Economy poll: African Americans, Hispanics were hit hardest but are most optimistic

Despite severe losses during the recession, the majority of African Americans see the economy improving and are confident that their financial prospects will improve soon.

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Economy poll: African Americans, Hispanics were hit hardest but are most optimistic

Part-time workers in the Washington region suffered some of the worst pay losses in the nation during the recession, even as full-time employees held their ground.

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Part-time workers’ income plummets

A decline in marriage accelerated during the recession, with more couples postponing marriage and cohabitating.

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Saying No to ‘I Do,’ With the Economy in Mind