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Nearly half of the American workforce is now working remotely at least one day a
week. And new research shows that many employees consider remote work to be
non-negotiable for their employment.
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Bronzeville, a neighborhood of Chicago, was the epicenter of a Black renaissance
before it fell on hard times. Now, it’s booming again. Here’s the story of its
incredible turnaround.
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A new book argues that for the U.S. to become more globally competitive and
create good jobs, we must embrace and expand trade with Canada and Mexico.
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This week, we’re sharing some of our favorite Indicator episodes from 2022! Today, we hear one of our most downloaded from the year. This episode originally came out in August.Who your friends are may be the key to your economic success story. In a groundbreaking study by Harvard researchers, find out why cross-class friendships may be the key ingredient to the American Dream.
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Over the past several years, the business of nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits has boomed as more people are trying to limit their drinking.
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In a fascinating new study, a group of economists measures the impact of immigrants on American innovation.
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A chatbot that can do your homework for you? Sounds like every student’s dream. But one college senior is building an app to call out the fakes. For more HUMAN WRITTEN content like this, subscribe to Planet Money’s weekly newsletter.
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Edward Tian, 22, used his winter break to create an app that helps teachers detect AI-generated essays. It comes at a time when schools are growing more concerned about the use of this technology.
about 1 year ago
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From a mild recession to a so-called hard landing, we sift through the wild array of recession predictions.
12 months ago
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Despite a stream of headlines last year about unionization drives throughout the nation, the share of American workers in unions fell to its lowest level on record. What’s going on?
11 months ago
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In a new book, Nobel Prize-winning economist Angus Deaton offers a scathing critique of American politics and economic policy.
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