Nation Apr 18 The benefits of a 4-day workweek, according to employers Nearly one-third of large U.S. firms are exploring new schedules like the four-day workweek. Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a look at what happened at some companies that tried out a four-day, 32-hour week at the same pay.
Nation Mar 28 Major League Baseball opens season with controversy over ‘papery’ uniforms Thursday is Opening Day for Major League Baseball and it comes after a Spring Training chock full of controversies. Among the eye-catching storylines: a clothing snafu. Economics correspondent Paul Solman has been pulling threads to bring us this report.
Nation Mar 11 How a complicated benefits system lets some fall through the safety net Amid many of the debates around entitlements and benefits, one thing is often lost to the public: Many people who qualify for help struggle to get and keep their benefits because it can be difficult to navigate the system. Economics…
Economy Mar 08 Why many Americans feel unhappy about the economy despite indicators of improvement Friday’s latest jobs report is proof again of a labor market that has been resilient and often stronger than expected. But according to numerous polls, many Americans don’t feel the economy is strong overall or helping them or their families.
Nation Feb 27 Vision for new affordable city in California meets skepticism from locals Cities worldwide are becoming overcrowded, overpriced and a source of global warming. That's why a group called "California Forever" is looking to build a livable, affordable, and eco-friendly community near San Francisco. But some local officials and residents are skeptical…
Nation Feb 20 Low demand for commercial office space fuels economic fears Federal regulators in recent weeks have signaled concerns about commercial real estate, a financial sector that could spell economic trouble. A combination of decreased demand for office space and high interest rates have put pressure on lease holders and smaller…
Nation Dec 29 Why reports of a surge in retail theft may be overblown Most Americans think there’s more crime in the U.S. than there was a year ago, according to a recent Gallup poll. That’s despite clear data showing violent crime has actually dropped sharply in 2023. So why the misperception? Economics correspondent…
Nation Dec 21 The historic struggle between workers and the technology that could put them out of a job The last year has seen headlines of hope and outright fear around the rapid development of artificial intelligence. It creates questions about whether the innovations can lead to broad gains for everyone or just a select few. Economics correspondent Paul…
Nation Dec 14 Lawsuits challenging real estate commission could shake up housing market The Federal Reserve is projecting as many as three interest rate cuts next year. That could help lower mortgage rates, which have been at a two-decade high this year, and help improve the affordability of buying a home. But a…
Economy Dec 09 Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin’s takeaways from her research on women and work This year’s Nobel laureates are set to receive their medals Sunday in a time-honored ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. Among them will be Harvard professor Claudia Goldin, winner of the Nobel Prize in economics for her research on women in the…