Economy
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'Making Russia pay for its aggression with its own assets has undeniable moral and practical appeal'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Geopolitics and the economy in 2024
Talking Point The West is banking on a year of falling inflation. Don't rule out a shock
By The Week UK Published
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California's homelessness crisis just can't catch a break
In depth Recent data dispels a widespread theory for who's to blame
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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How Biden's 2024 campaign will revolve around his economic agenda
Talking Points The president has consistently battled low approval ratings around his handling of the economy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Holiday season: Fed optimism cheers investors
Feature The feds believe their 'pivot' will make a recession unlikely
By The Week US Published
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How did America avoid a recession in 2023?
Today's Big Question A downturn was inevitable. Until it wasn't.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will the UK economy bounce back in 2024?
Today's Big Question Fears of recession follow warning that the West is 'sleepwalking into economic catastrophe'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What rising gold prices can tell us about the economy in 2024
The Explainer Market hits all-time high, boosted by a weakening US dollar and rising global tensions
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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2023: the year of rising child labor
The Explainer Because of a tight job market, some employers broke rules to find cheap child labor
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of sticker shock
The Explainer Many Americans were down on the economy this year due to problematic prices
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'What's really needed is a cease-fire in Ukraine'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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How Argentina's new far-right president could give his country 'shock treatment'
Talking Point The far-right libertarian has a number of drastic measures to try and fix Argentina's economy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Where is the American dream now?
In Depth Polls and pundits agree that the American dream is on life support. But there may be a cure — and the news of its imminent death may be greatly exaggerated.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What does a slowdown in payroll additions mean for the coming year?
Today's Big Question New private payrolls were well below expectations this November, according to one report
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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