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February 01, 2022
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  • Economy

The Great Resignation? More like The Great Renegotiation

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January 25, 2022
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  • Politics

The Movement To Stick Inflation Blame On Biden

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January 18, 2022
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Climeworks factory with it's fans in front of the collector, drawing in ambient air and release it, as largely purified CO2 through ventilators at the back is seen at the Hellisheidi power plant near Reykjavik on October 11, 2021.

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  • Climate

As carbon removal gains traction, economists imagine a new market to save the planet

Carbon removal went mainstream in 2021. But the technology is still light years away from making a real difference combating climate change. A group of economists wants to help change that.

January 11, 2022
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  • Business

How subsidies helped Montreal become "the Hollywood of video games"

For decades, Montreal has used generous tax subsidies to boost its video game industry. The policy has succeeded, but the city may need to keep the subsidies in place to keep companies from leaving.

January 04, 2022
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Charleston, S.C., has one of the highest material standards of living in the U.S. for college graduates.

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  • Economy

The best and worst places to live if you only care about money

A new study looks at the finances of 3 million households over the course of a year. It finds significant differences in the standard of living across America.

December 14, 2021
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  • Politics

Why is the Biden administration increasing the cost of building houses?

The Biden administration has doubled duties on lumber imported from Canada. Critics argue it hurts the goal of affordable housing.

December 07, 2021
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  • Greg Rosalsky

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  • Business

The Conglomerate Paradox: As GE splinters, Facebook becomes Meta

GE announced it's breaking into three. Meanwhile, tech companies continue to take over a wider swath of industries.

November 23, 2021
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  • Greg Rosalsky

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  • Economy

How American leaders failed to help workers survive the 'China Shock'

Trade with China devastated American communities. A research project offers lessons on how to avoid repeating the same tragedy.

November 02, 2021
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  • Greg Rosalsky
Skimpflation is giving you less for your money.

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  • Economy

Meet skimpflation: A reason inflation is worse than the government says it is

The economy is malfunctioning. We're spending more and getting less. The problem is bigger than just standard inflation.

October 28, 2021
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  • Business

Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs?

Americans are exiting their employers' doors and Zoom meetings in droves. In fact, 2.9% of the entire workforce quit their jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

October 19, 2021
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  • Economy

A Nobel Prize for a revolution in economics

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October 12, 2021
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The Baron de Mackau of France presenting demands to Jean-Pierre Boyer, President of Haiti, in 1825

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  • World

'The Greatest Heist In History': How Haiti Was Forced To Pay Reparations For Freedom

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October 05, 2021
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  • Asia

5 Lessons Evergrande Taught Us About The Chinese Economy

Here's what a troubled property developer tells us about the Chinese economy.

September 28, 2021
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  • Economy

Why The City Will Survive The Age Of Pandemics And Remote Work

A new book explains why "the age of urban miracles" is far from over.

September 21, 2021
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