(AP)—Google Inc. says tech-savvy Austin will be the next city to receive the search giant's ultra-fast Internet service starting next year.
Telecom
Apr 9, 2013
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As the debate over comprehensive immigration reform unfolds in Washington, a new report reveals dramatic changes in immigrant assimilation as a result of the so-called Great Recession. The report, "Measuring Immigrant Assimilation ...
Social Sciences
Apr 5, 2013
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The causes of the foreclosure crisis seem obvious: Buyers purchased homes they couldn't afford, lured in part by lenders pushing subprime mortgages. Real estate values escalated, and when the bubble burst, buyers were left ...
Economics & Business
Mar 29, 2013
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National home prices will rise as much as 22 percent in the next five years, says a professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.
Economics & Business
Oct 11, 2012
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Amazon.com built its business for the digital age, but it's crossing over to the bricks-and-mortar world.
Business
Sep 16, 2012
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As communities seek new ways to emerge from the recession, many may look to growing their population as a strategy. However, the belief that population growth will bring jobs and economic prosperity for local residents is ...
Economics & Business
Jul 19, 2012
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People in rural counties who work for themselves may add a boost to local economies, improving income and job growth, according to economists.
Economics & Business
May 23, 2012
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Dramatic growth over the past 20 years has made Houston the most ethnically diverse large metropolitan area in the country and reduced its segregation, according to a new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for ...
Social Sciences
Mar 5, 2012
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The Great Recession and ensuing job crisis continue to take a toll on union membership, according to UCLA's annual report on organized labor.
Economics & Business
Sep 5, 2011
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The ideal of equal housing opportunities is closer to becoming a reality in most major U.S. metro areas, according to a University of Michigan researcher.
Social Sciences
Sep 2, 2011
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