Economy Aug 15 Watch 5:57 Biden takes economic message on the road amid questions about his re-election campaign The Biden administration is barnstorming the country this week to mark the one-year anniversary of their landmark Inflation Reduction Act. Recent indicators of a growing economy are key to President Biden's message as he heads into the 2024 election. Laura… By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori
Nation Jan 16 Unemployment insurance doesn’t just help the unemployed We often hear how unemployment insurance will affect recipients. But a new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that social insurance can have a stabilizing effect on the housing market in times of crisis, not just… By Simone Pathe
Nation Dec 12 Why employees earn more at big-box chains than mom-and-pop shops Large retail chains are the target of frequent criticism for paying low wages and exploiting workers, but a new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that big-box stores have actually increased wages in the retail sector,… By Simone Pathe
Health Dec 23 Watch Why generic drugs don’t necessarily mean lower prices NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson reports on the surprising disparity in pricing for generic drugs. Generics, generally thought to be less expensive, can actually vary widely in price from pharmacy to pharmacy, causing some to skip medications altogether.
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Oct 09 Watch As TV platforms, tastes diversify, where will money come from for quality shows? As TV platforms, tastes diversify, where will money come from for quality shows?… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch The Future of TV: How Do Networks Plan to Stay Competitive? The Future of TV: How Do Cable Providers Plan to Stay Competitive?… Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch Justice Department: Anti-Competitive Airline Merger Will Make Flight Prices Soar Justice Department: Anti-Competitive Airline Merger Will Make Flight Prices Soar… Continue watching
Nov 13 China’s New Leaders Face Growing Concerns From Chinese Eaters As the country strains to meet its growing food needs, Chinese consumers insist that the government not cut corners. Continue reading