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Where can I ask an economics question?

An economics Q&A community for theory, research and policy — not stock tips, homework or debate.

r/AskEconomics expects answers rooted in economic theory and research, and moderates heavily. It is the place to ask how something in the economy works or what research says — not what to invest in or how to solve a homework problem.

Where to ask

r/AskEconomics

Best for: Questions about economic theory, research and policy.

Why it fits: Its public description: “A central repository for questions about economic theory, research, and policy.”

Members in our directory: 1.5M

Rules to know before posting:

  • Claims, especially in top-level answers, should be rooted in economic theory and empirical research.
  • Not for homework questions.
  • No soapboxing or loaded questions; ask in good faith.
  • No stock tips or investment and personal finance advice.
  • Be respectful; personal attacks are removed.

Read r/AskEconomics’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

  • Phrase the question neutrally and say which country or period you mean.
  • For your own money decisions, use the investing or personal-finance pages instead.
  • Expect answers to take time on a heavily moderated community.

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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.