Economic Pulse
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How banks use Big Tech's deposits to fund the fossil fuel industry
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jun 22, 2022
Some tech giants have pledged to decarbonize operations. But their cash contributes to climate change, says environmentalist Bill McKibben.
“It’s about much more than checking a box”: How brands can genuinely commemorate Juneteenth
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Jun 16, 2022
It’s not just about messaging, says Jeanine Poggi, editor of Ad Age. Are companies prioritizing diversity behind the scenes?
The argument against the Fed creating a central bank digital currency
by
David Brancaccio
, Alex Schroeder
and Rose Conlon
Jun 2, 2022
“It's hard to find a clear reason to have [a CBDC], and, in fact, there are a lot of reasons not to,” says the Roosevelt Institute’s Chris Hughes.
Who would benefit the most from student debt relief?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
May 24, 2022
Student debt cancellation would be an essential move toward affordable higher education, says Felicia Wong, president and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute.
China's lockdowns haven't greatly affected maritime shipping
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
May 19, 2022
"What we've seen is consistent cargo flow," says Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles.
What do nurses have to say about the nursing shortage?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
May 16, 2022
"There really is not a staffing shortage per se," said National Nurses United president Deborah Burger. "There's a shortage of nurses willing to put their lives and their license and patients' lives at risk."
California's drought is squeezing farmers and threatening food prices
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 10, 2022
“There are a lot of empty fields that aren't being planted — something I've never seen before," say Terranova Ranch's Don Cameron.
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Who is being left out of the conversation when we talk about jobs?
by
David Brancaccio
, Jarrett Dang
and Erika Soderstrom
May 4, 2022
We spoke with Alex Camardelle, director of Workforce Policy at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, for an answer.
Pandemic-driven poverty in New York City persists amid recovery, report finds
by
David Brancaccio
, Rose Conlon
and Jarrett Dang
May 3, 2022
The report from Robin Hood and Columbia University sheds light on the enduring economic hardship faced by many New Yorkers.
Closing costs: Is there a solution to the shortage of homes?
Apr 26, 2022
The rapid rise in home prices has provided a windfall for homeowners, but rising interest rates make home-buying increasingly out of reach for renters.