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"A good example of gig work propaganda about “flexibility,” and how it can be especially effective in giving economists a language with which to advocate for a reduction of labor standards. But is “flexible” work actually flexible?"
"A good example of gig work propaganda about “flexibility,” and how it can be especially effective in giving economists a language with which to advocate for a reduction of labor standards. But is “flexible” work actually flexible?"
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Stockton is out with preliminary results on its guaranteed-income program. Cash helps. It doesn't hurt the labor market. And it alleviates some of the toxic stress and anxiety lower-income families experience day in and day out.
Stockton is out with preliminary results on its guaranteed-income program. Cash helps. It doesn't hurt the labor market. And it alleviates some of the toxic stress and anxiety lower-income families experience day in and day out.
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Palm-oil plantations and coffee farms struggle with labor shortages and transportation curbs as cases surge.
Palm-oil plantations and coffee farms struggle with labor shortages and transportation curbs as cases surge.
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"Beijing’s regulatory crackdowns on key industries heap further pressure on the nation’s weak jobs sector amid more signs of a broad economic slowdown."
"Beijing’s regulatory crackdowns on key industries heap further pressure on the nation’s weak jobs sector amid more signs of a broad economic slowdown."
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"The average cost of shipping a standard large container (a 40-foot-equivalent unit, or FEU) has surpassed $10,000, some four times higher than a year ago.""Will prolonged disruptions shift the pattern of trade?
"The average cost of shipping a standard large container (a 40-foot-equivalent unit, or FEU) has surpassed $10,000, some four times higher than a year ago.""Will prolonged disruptions shift the pattern of trade?
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"Small and micro businesses are the backbone of China’s private sector, but many of their owners say they are failing as most help seems to be going to state-backed sectors."
"Small and micro businesses are the backbone of China’s private sector, but many of their owners say they are failing as most help seems to be going to state-backed sectors."
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"Some essential workers have been compensated for pandemic risks with bonuses or higher wages. In restaurants, all they really got was better tips."
"Some essential workers have been compensated for pandemic risks with bonuses or higher wages. In restaurants, all they really got was better tips."
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Higher income, spending and saving are expected to help power a fast economic recovery.
Higher income, spending and saving are expected to help power a fast economic recovery.
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>"The economic impact of the pandemic has created an opportunity for the federal government to reconsider its traditional responses to poverty and _...Read More_
>"The economic impact of the pandemic has created an opportunity for the federal government to reconsider its traditional responses to poverty and _...Read More_
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"A new cadre of financial regulators can transform the financial world’s role in the fight against prejudice and inequality."
"A new cadre of financial regulators can transform the financial world’s role in the fight against prejudice and inequality."
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>"Troubles rise as companies exploit the opaque gaps between regulations"
>"Troubles rise as companies exploit the opaque gaps between regulations"
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"While producers of housing might burst onto the scene now and then claiming to be “shocked, shocked to see gambling going on here” they soon enough find an accommodation with the regime and fade away, counting their money as they go."
"While producers of housing might burst onto the scene now and then claiming to be “shocked, shocked to see gambling going on here” they soon enough find an accommodation with the regime and fade away, counting their money as they go."
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Boost to Household Income Primes U.S. Economy for Stronger Growth
Boost to Household Income Primes U.S. Economy for Stronger Growth