Who Benefits From AirBnB?
The sharing economy continues to evolve, suggesting a need for "algorithmic regulation."
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More and Poorer Poor in California
On the working poor in California—and why they're getting poorer.
Why the Future of Work Is at Home
Even a cursory look at the social, environmental, and economic impacts of working from home indicates that even more people could and should be.
How Do You Make a Living, Bartender?
Noah Davis talks to bartender Nicholas Bennett about cocktail culture, starting a bar of his own, and the expenses associated with operating in New York City.
Does Obamacare Really Kill Jobs?
The Republican presidential hopefuls keep referring to the Affordable Care Act as a "job-killer." Is there any truth to that?
How Inequality Leads to Obesity
One new study links poverty, inequality, and overeating, while a second finds childhood deprivation impacts the eating habits of young adults.
Hunger Is Bad, Especially for Kids
The Obama administration recently announced two new initiatives to reduce childhood food insecurity. Here's why that's a really, really good thing.
Long-Haul Trucking’s Billion-Dollar Cargo Theft Problem
It's not uncommon for entire tractor trailers to go missing.
Truck Driving by the Numbers: What Life on the Road Will Do to You
The average life expectancy of a commercial truck driver is only 61 years.
Whose Responsibility Are the Working Poor?
A new report highlights the relationship between the wages of low-income workers and government spending on public benefits for the working poor.