Recessions scar young people their entire lives, even into retirement
It is well-established that recessions hit young people the hardest.
Social Sciences
May 21, 2020
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How COVID-19 has changed the global economy
The worldwide economic landscape has changed dramatically over the past four months, as the COVID-19 pandemic has stalled activity in nearly every corner of the world.
Economics & Business
May 12, 2020
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What's the real cost of a bottle of soda (and everything else)?
When you buy a bottle of soda at the store, a few things factor into the price: the cost to make the soda, to make the bottle, and to transport it to you.
Economics & Business
Feb 20, 2020
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An age of uncertain work: Americans miss stability and a shared sense of purpose in their jobs
On the surface, the well-being of the American worker seems rosy.
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2019
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Record-low fertility rates linked to decline in stable manufacturing jobs
As the Great Recession wiped out nearly 9 million jobs and 19 trillion dollars in wealth from U.S. households, American families experienced another steep decline—they had fewer children.
Social Sciences
Jun 19, 2019
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Young workers suffer longer from recessions
As the saying goes, last in, first out. It's particularly true for young workers in recessions when the impact on their earnings can last a lifetime.
Economics & Business
Apr 24, 2019
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Women's labour force transformation dates back to the Great Depression
The Great Depression, which spanned the 10 years following the stock market crash of 1929, led to severe conditions in several developed countries at a time when there was no social safety net. This triggered a massive entry ...
Social Sciences
Apr 10, 2019
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Age and education affect job changes, study finds
New research reveals that people are more likely to change jobs when they are younger and well educated, though not necessarily because they are more open to a new experience.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2018
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The rise of intimate partner violence during the Great Recession
Financial strain has long been one of the leading causes of family discord, but a recent study suggests that simply living through major economic recessions increases a mother's chance of suffering from domestic violence.
Social Sciences
Jun 6, 2016
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Contact with nature may mean more social cohesion, less crime
Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of contact with nature for human well-being. However, despite strong trends toward greater urbanization and declining green space, little is known about the social consequences ...
Social Sciences
Nov 25, 2015
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