Editorial Policy

EconomicHQ is built around clear explanations, visible sourcing, useful context, and a strict separation between evidence and unsupported claims.

Primary-source first

For consequential economic and financial claims, we prioritize official and primary sources whenever available. These may include federal agencies, regulators, official datasets, and first-party product documentation.

Facts, analysis, and opinion

When a source reports a number, rule, or event, we identify the source and reporting period. Interpretation is presented as interpretation rather than as a replacement for the underlying evidence.

Current information

Rates, product terms, economic statistics, regulations, and market conditions can change. Materially time-sensitive claims should include an as-of date or reporting period and should be reviewed when the underlying source changes.

AI-assisted work

AI may assist with research organization, drafting, comparison, and quality-control workflows. High-stakes financial and economic claims still require source verification before publication.

Commercial relationships

EconomicHQ may earn compensation from selected links or partnerships. Commercial relationships should be disclosed and should not replace the factual criteria or methodology used in an article.

Corrections

Material factual errors should be corrected when identified. See Corrections & Updates for the governing process.

For authorship and review standards, see Editorial Team & Review. Commercial relationships are covered in Disclosures.