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Does the US have a planned economy? You might be surprised
During the Cold War, a heated debate arose over the role of economic planning. Did…
Category: Business
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Supreme Court sides with Starbucks in labor case that could hinder government’s ability to intervene in some unionization disputes
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Starbucks in a case that could make…
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Online shoppers behave differently after chatting with staff of the opposite gender, new research shows – here’s why businesses should be paying attention
In a digital world where people are mere pixels on a screen, gender bias can…
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Young adults who fare relatively well after spending time in the child welfare system say steady support from caring grown-ups made a big difference
Young people who have exited foster care generally fare better – in work, school and…
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The markets will overreact to the headlines
As the saying goes, “There are lies, damn lies and statistics.” And on the first…
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Beyond Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted’ – lessons from Michigan’s serial cereal entrepreneurs
The recent release of “Unfrosted,” which was directed by Jerry Seinfeld, had an underwhelming debut…
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Getting services to people in need often relies on partnerships between government and nonprofits, but reporting requirements can be too onerous
Many Americans celebrate philanthropic donations to privately run institutions of all kinds – from Boys…
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The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water
Ocean-related tourism and recreation supports more than 320,000 jobs and US$13.5 billion in goods and…
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American slavery wasn’t just a white man’s business − new research shows how white women profited, too
As the United States continues to confront the realities and legacy of slavery, Americans continue…
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Policymakers now expect only one rate cut in 2024
It was a double-whammy Wednesday for economic-data enthusiasts. During the morning of June 12, 2024,…