New research from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy suggests that a universal basic income would not cause people to leave the workforce.
Social Sciences
Feb 15, 2018
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Broadcom raised its bid for rival computer chipmaker Qualcomm on Monday to $121 billion, offering the richest-ever takeover effort in the tech sector in an effort to become the dominant player in the fast-growing market for ...
Business
Feb 5, 2018
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Companies that stockpiled trillions of dollars offshore free of U.S. income tax may get one last break before paying up—provided their fiscal years don't follow the calendar year.
Business
Jan 11, 2018
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Time for Venmo, Square Cash and PayPal to play defense?
Business
Nov 9, 2017
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An automated teller machine. The cash machine. In Britain, a cashpoint. ATMs, known for spitting out $20 bills (and imposing fees if you pick the wrong one), turn 50 years old this year. They're ubiquitous—and possibly ...
Other
Sep 21, 2017
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The deal to develop a massive Foxconn plant in Wisconsin will be virtually complete Thursday when the state Legislature votes to approve a $3 billion incentive package to lure the Taiwan-based electronics giant to the state—the ...
Business
Sep 14, 2017
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Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled Monday to sign into law a $3 billion incentive package for Foxconn Technology Group to build a flat-screen plant in southeastern Wisconsin, a deal that he calls a "huge win" for the entire state.
Business
Sep 12, 2017
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When a cash crisis struck the war-torn North African country of Libya, many people were forced to queue for days to withdraw their savings.
Business
Aug 7, 2017
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Yang Qianqian holds out her smartphone to scan a barcode on the mobile of a vendor selling fresh fruit and vegetables at a bustling outdoor market in Beijing.
Business
Jul 23, 2017
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India recently tried to reduce the use of cash in its economy by eliminating, overnight, two of its most widely used bills in what was called demonetization.
Other
Jun 27, 2017
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