647 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (100%).
r/Economics Traffic & Engagement r/Economics Traffic & Engagement
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r/Economics Most Active Times When r/Economics Is Most Active
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r/Economics Flair Performance r/Economics Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News | 337 (68.5%) | 589 |
| Editorial | 45 (9.1%) | 558 |
| Research | 34 (6.9%) | 474 |
| Statistics | 26 (5.3%) | 369 |
| Blog | 25 (5.1%) | 268 |
| Research Summary | 15 (3.0%) | 846 |
| Interview | 10 (2.0%) | 80 |
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r/Economics Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Economics
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| trump | 65 (10.1%) | 1.0K | 133 |
| china | 51 (7.9%) | 207 | 61 |
| iran | 48 (7.4%) | 627 | 73 |
| tariffs | 39 (6.0%) | 654 | 90 |
| prices | 38 (5.9%) | 493 | 63 |
| oil | 33 (5.1%) | 450 | 57 |
| war | 33 (5.1%) | 793 | 112 |
| debt | 33 (5.1%) | 1.0K | 180 |
| economic | 32 (5.0%) | 446 | 95 |
| market | 32 (5.0%) | 538 | 60 |
r/Economics Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Economics
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| cnbc.com | 39 | 564 |
| theguardian.com | 24 | 465 |
| reuters.com | 23 | 238 |
| ft.com | 18 | 785 |
| nytimes.com | 18 | 624 |
| thehill.com | 16 | 1.1K |
| scmp.com | 15 | 190 |
| bloomberg.com | 14 | 291 |
| finance.yahoo.com | 14 | 1.0K |
| fortune.com | 14 | 2.0K |
r/Economics Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Economics
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US can afford universal health care. We’re already paying for it.
The $40 trillion national debt is growing while Social Security goes broke—because wealthy Boomers are collecting over $100k in benefits per year
Iran Sent Message to JD Vance Warning that Kushner and Witkoff Were “Abusing” Their Inside Access to Negotiations, caring more about profits from market manipulation rather than actually reaching a deal.
The trump admin offers Iran full sanctions relief in exchange for returning strait of Hormuz back to status quo before war.
Saudi Crown Prince Used Threat of Treasury Sell-Off to Deter Trump's Iran Strike
Trump said tariffs on aluminum would boost domestic production. The White House now admits that didn't happen.
Mark Carney says Canada is now ‘at war’ with US over trade
America's National Debt grows by $95,178.17 per second. Expected to reach $40 Trillion by October 09, 2026.
Medicare for All Would Save 114,000 Lives and $1 Trillion a Year: Sanders Declares 'The Time Is Now'
The gulf states have lost all faith in trump and are quietly accepting Irans control over the strait.
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r/Economics FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Economics
What's the best time to post on r/Economics?
Based on posting volume, r/Economics is most active on Mondays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Economics?
r/Economics averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Economics get?
Posts on r/Economics average about 511 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Economics get most?
On r/Economics, most posts are link posts (100%)