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May 15, 2020
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Business
Americans may be willing to pay $5 trillion to stop the spread of the coronavirus and save lives
A new analysis tried to estimate Americans' 'willingness to pay' based on the implied value of social distancing…
May 14, 2020
388
Bankruptcy courts ill-prepared for tsunami of people going broke from coronavirus shutdown
The bankruptcy system has always been difficult to navigate, especially for minorities and other vulnerable groups. The…
May 13, 2020
442
'Blue state bailouts'? Some states like New York send billions more to federal government than they
What is a state's balance of payments, and why do some pay so much more? An author of a report at the heart of debates…
May 12, 2020
405
Can a business still be small with 500 employees?
The government wants to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the definition of “small” is still pretty…
May 12, 2020
423
Study shows how Airbnb hosts discriminate against guests with disabilities as sharing economy remain
Airbnb's platform perpetuates the social exclusion of people with disabilities, while the 30-year-old ADA doesn't…
May 12, 2020
448
Coronavirus unemployment at nearly 15% is still shy of the record high reached during the Great Depr
Several economists predict joblessness will eventually surpass the 25% rate experienced in 1933.
May 8, 2020
428
How the flowers you buy your mom for Mother's Day may be tied to the US war on drugs
A program intended to reduce coca production ended up giving two Latin American countries a big boost to their flower power.
May 8, 2020
364
How disorderly democracies can outperform efficient autocracies in tackling coronavirus
While some authoritarian governments have won early praise, research shows that democratic countries with a balance of power…
May 7, 2020
663
Rich folks aren't that stingy after all
Reliable data on charitable giving is hard to come by. But based on the information available, very rich people are at least…
May 7, 2020
383
Rwanda's coffee harvest will go forward despite pandemic – at a safe distance
Coronavirus-related restrictions are likely to slow but not stop the coffee business in Rwanda, which produces specialty…
May 7, 2020
660
Parental leave laws don't do enough for single moms – but there's a way to fix that
Single mothers need more of a break than they get under current laws.
May 6, 2020
385
Essential US workers often lack sick leave and health care – benefits taken for granted in most othe
American workers tend to lack many basic benefits that are incredibly common in other countries, a situation the 'Essential…
May 6, 2020
412
Coronavirus could revolutionize work opportunities for people with disabilities
With vast swaths of society forced to work from home, people with disabilities can overcome many of the challenges they…
May 5, 2020
386
Coronavirus medical costs could soar into hundreds of billions as more Americans become infected
Reopening state economies too soon risks a second wave of the pandemic, and a surge in medical costs. Anyone who pays insurance…
May 4, 2020
648
Pants or no pants? Tips for virtual job interviews from home
Conducting interviews over Zoom from your own home can add extra anxiety to an already-stressful act.
May 1, 2020
360
Why offering businesses immunity from coronavirus liability is a bad idea
Some members of Congress want to grant businesses total immunity from coronavirus-related civil liability. A legal scholar…
May 1, 2020
351
Coronavirus: Why is it so hard to aid small businesses hurt by a disaster?
About one in four businesses say they're two months away from permanent closure, yet many of the neediest businesses…
April 30, 2020
404
Why apparel brands' efforts to police their supply chains aren't working
New research shows much of the information the apparel industry relies on to ensure factories comply with labor and safety…
April 30, 2020
425
Very good dogs don't necessarily make very good co-workers
Are the best co-workers really the ones with four legs and a tail? Science says it depends.
April 29, 2020
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