Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Economy
05/02/2024
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What Could Go Right? They Rich Rich?
Gen Z is wealthier than generations before, and the wealth of all young Americans has soared post-pandemic.
04/25/2024
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What Could Go Right? Exiting the Grexit Era
The worst of Greece’s economic pain is finally behind it.
12/21/2023
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What Could Go Right? Hopescrolling 2023
Something good happened every week of this year.
11/09/2023
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What Could Go Right? Living the dream
As work-life expectations change, are young workers wrong to ask for more?
09/05/2023
Opinion: A pivotal moment for U.S. workers
Taking stock of the U.S. workforce on Labor Day.
09/07/2023
Opinion: The American Renaissance Is Already at Hand
Two megatrends have shaped American life since the 1980s: the rise of China and the hollowing out of American industry.
09/06/2023
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17 fertility scenarios
A shrinking population seems likely to lead to a shrinking economy, where innovation grinds to a halt. Here are some other possibilities.
08/31/2023
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What Could Go Right? It’s a workers’ world
In labor vs. capital, the one with leverage has switched for the first time in a long time.
07/20/2023
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What Could Go Right? Massive poverty drop
New data show that the change since 2000 is in the hundreds of millions.
06/01/2023
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What Could Go Right? Is the world a better place today?
A decent answer in several charts
05/18/2023
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What Could Go Right? The electric vehicles are coming!
Much faster than expected.
05/04/2023