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,…
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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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Stores expected to offer ‘real bargains’ to compete in shorter holiday season
Stores expected to offer 'real bargains' to compete in shorter holiday season…
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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?…
The Future of TV: How Do Cable Providers Plan to Stay Competitive?…
Justice Department: Anti-Competitive Airline Merger Will Make Flight Prices Soar…
As the country strains to meet its growing food needs, Chinese consumers insist that the government not cut corners.
New Consumer Watchdog Richard Cordray Makes First Appearance on Capitol Hill…
President Obama bypassed congressional Republicans Wednesday, naming Richard Cordray as director of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau -- setting up a potential constitutional showdown. Jeffrey Brown discusses the recess appointment with CQ Roll Call's David Hawkings and Binyamin Appelbaum…
