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Community college is a viable route to higher incomes—for some
Community college can boost outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students and those who would otherwise not attend college. But it doesn’t work for everyone.
Capitalisn’t: Should we let Walmart regulate itself?
Should it be up to companies to take it upon themselves to address social issues when the government doesn’t?
How to nudge consumers to pay off credit-card debt
A looming interest-rate increase can help consumers pay off debt faster—if they have time to plan for it.
Executive surveys forecast business outcomes
Business leaders’ reported expectations and levels of confidence anticipate growth rates for important economic indicators.
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When students are matched to schools, who wins?
Economics is changing how public schools and students choose each other.
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How to speed up the next medical breakthrough
Research is uncovering policies that can encourage for-profit innovators to tackle high-impact problems.
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Sendhil Mullainathan says AI can counter human biases
The Roman Family University Professor of Computation and Behavioral Science at Chicago Booth explains why AI’s impact on equity will ultimately be a social question, not a technological one.
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Overcome the odds to become a great boss
Remember that the people who work for you are human.
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How low interest rates can hurt competition, and the economy
They help big companies more than small ones, depressing investment and productivity.
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Why the big banks aren’t safe yet
Banking and accounting rules need to synch up.