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The Disturbing History of the Suburbs | Adam Ruins Everything
Redlining: the racist housing policy from the Jim Crow era that still affects us today.Watch an all-new @Adam Ruins Everything on truTV every Tuesday 10/9C! ...
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Underwriting Manual, 1938 - Bill of Rights Institute
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A History of Racist Federal Housing Policies - Mass. Budget and Policy Center
Image transcription: A History of Racist Federal Housing Policies La-Brina Almeida, Policy Analyst 1933 The Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) was established to assist homeowners who were in default on their mortgages and in foreclosure. HOLC created “Residential Security” maps, which documented how various professionals evaluated mortgage lending risk, systematically grading neighborhoods. The grading included … A History of Racist Federal Housing Policies Read More »
Mapping Inequality
Redlining in New Deal America
Which Countries Trust Their Government, and Which Ones Don’t?
There is a clear correlation between trust in government and trust in public institutions, but a few countries buck the trend.
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Leaked Amazon memo warns the company is running out of people to hire
Unions might not be the tech giant’s biggest labor threat.
Why lowering gas prices isn't that simple
Policy likely cannot significantly reduce prices soon, experts told ABC News.
President Biden proposes a gas tax holiday
Federal gas taxes could be suspended for three months.
DocuSign CEO Dan Springer steps down
Chairman of the Board Maggie Wilderotter will serve as interim CEO as the company begins its search for the next executive.
How are the post-Soviet economies doing?
Prepare for a whole lot of graphs.
Everything You Need to Know About Recessions
The economic cycle is a series of peaks and valleys. Analyzing economic data going back to 1950 helps put recessions into perspective.
Visualizing the History of U.S. Inflation Over 100 Years
Is inflation getting higher? In this infographic we explore how inflation rates have evolved over the last century, putting current numbers into context.
Mapping the Migration of the World’s Millionaires
This graphic maps out the migration of millionaires across the globe, showing the top 10 countries the ultra-rich are moving to and from.
Visualizing the Three Different Types of Inflation
What are the different types of inflation? Which economic forces impact each type? Below, we chart each over modern history.
Business Cycle Dating Procedure: Frequently Asked Questions
‘Oh yes, right there!’: These trash cans talk dirty to folks who throw out litter
The hot trash talk is meant to create conversation about the importance of keeping public spaces pristine, said Marie Persson, chief of the city’s roads department.
Money Scoop
In this issue of Money Scoop - June 14
Can blaming corporate greed save Democrats on inflation?
Some progressive groups are urging Biden and Democrats to more aggressively cast corporations and billionaires as enemies in the fight against inflation.
These charts show the state of the global supply chain as China eases Covid lockdowns
China's "zero Covid" measures on trucking and cross-city transport limitations continue to slow down manufacturing and logistics.
Breaking Down the Cost of an EV Battery Cell
What makes up the cost of a lithium-ion cell?
Visualizing the Coming Shift in Global Economic Power (2006-2036p)
Over the next decade, China is expected to surpass the U.S. in economic power, and India is primed to become the world's third-largest economy.
Are Food Shortages Coming?
Shortages of food supply is making headlines recently. With prices climbing and the war in Ukraine ongoing, officials fear a global food crisis could be at h...
No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking
It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide.
Explainer: What Key Factors Influence Gas Prices?
To help understand what’s happening at the pump, it’s important to first know what key factors dictate the price of gas.
A macroeconomist walks into a bar fight : The Indicator from Planet Money
Welcome to the macroeconomic bar fight. Today, fists are being thrown over the causes of high inflation. But off to the corner stands John Cochrane, an economist with a core explanation for rising prices: government borrowing and spending. Check out some of our earlier episodes on inflation: - Why some economists last year were concerned about low interest rates and high government borrowing and spending - Why the term 'transitory' inflation was banned by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as consumers spent and spent in 2021 - How the war in Ukraine raises prices around the world, including food prices, and a look at grain exports stuck in the country - Whether corporate greed is to blame for inflation
Want your kid to retire rich? Have the 'money talk' with them now.
Half of teens polled by Fidelity said investing felt ‘out of reach’
Gas prices hit $5 per gallon nationally, GasBuddy says
Because fuel is a critical input for so many goods and services, higher costs are causing havoc across the economy.