The Gender Pay Gap Starts Really Early
Not only do young girls work more around the house than their male counterparts, but their parents reward them with a smaller allowance.
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Demographic Decline in Atlantic Canada: Shrinking to Promote Economic Growth
Population decline is a positive economic indicator.
How Do You Make a Living, Freelance Investigative Reporter?
Noah Davis talks to Scott Carney about the difficulty of making a living as a freelance journalist, the art of negotiation, and the evil of Condé Nast.
Does Technology Need to Be a Luxury?
The unfortunate future is likely to be a consumer technology market that splits along class lines.
Why Does the Gas Station Across the Street Have Higher Prices?
A combination of location, credit card fees, and brand: basically, nothing worth paying for.
Not About LeBron James: Economic Restructuring in Cleveland
The basketball star isn't the only one moving back to Ohio. Even with manufacturing on the decline, Cleveland is drawing talented migrants from other areas.
The World Is Getting Less Peaceful Every Year
And it's costing the global economy about $1,350 per person.
We Can Afford to Meet the World’s Climate Goals
The world needs to be spending $800 billion a year more on clean energy if it's to meet international climate goals. Given the $500 billion a year we already spend on fossil fuel subsidies, it should be within reach.
The Lethal Consequences of Foreclosure
For those approaching retirement, foreclosure may be a suicide risk.
Migration and Development in an Age of Growing Economic Inequality
A dispatch from the "Reinventing Older Communities: Bridging Growth & Opportunity" conference in Philadelphia.