Elections 2020
The economy touches all facets of this election.
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A Biden presidency won't change what many Chinese exporters are doing
by
Jennifer Pak
Nov 18, 2020
Chinese exporters have found ways to deal with the extra U.S. tariffs and those plans are not set to change under President-elect Joe Biden.
Will Biden give the U.K. a free trade deal?
Nov 16, 2020
President Donald Trump promised Britain a free trade deal after Brexit; Joe Biden's administration may be less forthcoming.
What the 2020 race (so far) has taught campaigns about how to spend money
Nov 13, 2020
Local organizing over national ads and more focus on mail-in voting are some of the takeaways from the recent election.
How the election certification process works, and why it matters
Nov 13, 2020
Election certification happens after every general election. This year, it’s looking to be costly.
Thinking about moving investments because of a new president? You might want to wait a bit longer.
by
Daniel Shin
and David Brancaccio
Nov 12, 2020
"It's hard to see how electing any president makes a difference to people's long-term portfolios," says Barry Ritholtz.
2020 presidential election: a tale of two economies
Nov 12, 2020
A new report from the Brookings Institution says counties where the majority of voters supported President-elect Joe Biden are responsible for a much larger share of economic activity than those that supported President Trump.
The presidential election is over. What does that mean for the economy?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Nov 11, 2020
Wendy Edelberg of the Hamilton Project is feeling better after the election, but says the state of the economy is still "panic-inducing."
For public good, not for profit.
Nebraskans vote to cap interest rates on payday loans
Nov 11, 2020
Voters overwhelmingly approved limiting annual interest on small-dollar loans to 36%.
Midland, Texas, and the oil industry prepare for a change in power
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 9, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden said he does not want to ban fracking outright, but producers in Midland are nonetheless preparing for more regulation.
What Biden's COVID task force can do before inauguration
Nov 9, 2020
One immunization expert says the Biden team should be talking to state leaders about what they'll need to roll out vaccines.