Economics
Upwork Study Finds 60 Million Americans Freelancing in 2022
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent, today released the results of “Freelance Forward
The Countries that Pay the Most and Least for LEGO
LEGO set prices differ depending on where you shop. TheToyZone found a 700% difference between the average price of LEGO in the most and least expensive markets.
How the American middle class has changed in the past five decades
The share of adults who live in middle-class households fell from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021, according to a new analysis.
PriceListo - The Most Accurate and Up-To-Date Menu Prices
View the latest prices of your favorite restaurants, gyms, beauty salons, movie theaters, mechanics, pet groomers, deli shops, bakeries, and more.
Barnwell: Do the Rams, Broncos and Saints regret their big trades? Lessons from going all-in and the long-term fallout
Let's run through the three trades that have shaken up the top of next April's NFL draft and figure out what has gone right ... and wrong.
Streaming platforms and service providers are teaming up to woo subscribers
When it comes to retaining customers, two—or three, or four—heads are better than one.
30 Newest Unusual Economic Indicators You Never Considered - #moneyhungry
I love checking out the different list of economics that give insight into the overall strength of the economy. But, it’s always fun to think about the newest indicators that are a result of new technology, different habits and ways of working. There are a number of economic indicators that I haven’t seen on any […]
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‘Good manners are good economics’: UW’s Anthony Gill on the value of giving
University of Washington political science professor Anthony Gill explains the social and economic value of gift-giving — and how even unwanted gifts help promote trust and build relationships.
The Future of Jobs Report 2020
After years of growing income inequality, concerns about technology-driven displacement of jobs, and rising societal discord globally, the combined health and economic shocks of 2020 have put economies into freefall, disrupted labour markets and fully revealed the inadequacies of our social contracts. We find ourselves at a defining moment: the decisions and choices we make today will determine the course of entire generations’ lives and livelihoods.
Every Song With Over 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Spotify’s 'Billions Club' playlist tracks every song with over 1 billion streams. We took the data and broke it down by decade and artist.
ChatGPT Isn't Going To Take Your Job Away
Automation, or the use of technology to perform tasks that were previously performed by humans, has been a topic of significant interest in economics due to its potential impact on labor demand.
Question of the Day: What is the most popular music streaming service? - Blog
When it comes to streaming services, which one has the customer's ear? Answer: Spotify Questions: What is your go-to source for music? What do you like most about it? How much do you pay for it?
U.S. Faces Bomb-Sniffing Dog Shortage
The pandemic has exacerbated an already short supply of specially-bred canines that detect explosives
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: The 2022 60 Minutes Interview
The treasury secretary tells Norah O’Donnell how she thinks the economy will fare in the coming year and what her department is doing to end the war in Ukraine.
U.S. inflation will be much lower by end of 2023, Yellen says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday forecast a substantial reduction in U.S. inflation in 2023, barring an unexpected shock.
How the U.S. became a global corn superpower
According to the USDA, the U.S. is the largest consumer, producer and exporter of corn in the world. Here's how the U.S. started fueling its economy with corn.
Walmart says shoplifting could lead to higher prices and closures as losses from organized retail theft mount - Robinhood Snacks
Calling a store associate… to unlock the fancy razors in the glass case. Yesterday, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said rising theft could lead to...
An incomplete guide to this very weird year, in charts
From concerts to crypto and from unions to Ukraine: 14 charts that explain this wild year.
Holiday music may be bad for your mental health, according to science
Your brain can get oversaturated with holiday music, making jolly tunes add to your stress and not relieve it.
WTO rules against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
Trump’s tariffs of 25% on foreign steel and 10% on aluminum outraged America’s long-standing allies, including the European Union and Japan.
Microsoft gaming ambitions hobbled as U.S. seeks to block Activision deal
The Biden administration on Thursday moved to block Microsoft's $69 billion bid to buy "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard , throwing a stumbling block in front of the tech giant's plans to rapidly expand its portfolio of popular games and catch up to bigger rivals.
Mapped: Which Countries Have the Highest Inflation?
Although inflation may have hit its peak, several countries around the world are still facing double-digit inflation in 2022.
Inflation miss puts central bankers on back foot
Thomas Barkin, Richmond Federal Reserve President, was poring over the latest inflation-related data one morning this June after breakfast with bank interns when he saw an alarming sign. Prices had surged in May, after a slight drop in April that had raised hopes that a recent uptick in inflation would be short lived.