Economy & Jobs
How the recession continues to impact young people
VIDEOS: Obama Addresses Higher Education, Student Loans During Google+ Hangout
The president discussed the importance of education and how to keep it affordable.
Posted Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by Tara Kutz
iSweatshop: Growing Concern Over Apple Manufacturing
Child labor and grueling conditions overseas are making some consumers squeamish about their Apple products. Will the company respond to their concerns?
Posted Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Jon Christian
Mickey Mouse Economy: Are Tourism-Related Jobs Good Jobs?
The White House wants to encourage international travel to boost jobs in the tourism industry. But are jobs in the entertainment and travel industry a good bedrock for the economy?
Posted Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Jon Christian
Housing Market May Be Poised To Turn Around
Sales of previously owned homes are increasing while housing prices have fallen slightly, according to a new report.
Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Jon Christian
Young Americans To Join Michelle Obama for State of the Union
Some invited guests include a college student with loan debt and a young man who benefited from the Affordable Care Act.
Posted Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Brian Stewart
Metro Areas To Recover Some Jobs In 2012
An IHS Global Insight report predicts modest gains in the job market this year, but urges long-term fiscal caution in the face of a difficult recovery.
Posted Friday, January 20, 2012 by Jon Christian
Pew Report: Americans See Growing Class Conflict
Americans are increasingly seeing class conflict as severe—although their perceptions of the rich remain largely unchanged.
Posted Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Jon Christian
Policy Reform Ideas That Would Benefit Young Americans
In a list of policy ideas intended to build a strong American middle class, the American Worker Project offers several ideas that would help young Americans.
Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Brian Stewart
Krueger: Income Inequality is a Generational Issue
As the middle class shrinks, the next generation will suffer, says Alan Krueger.
Posted Friday, January 13, 2012 by Emily Crockett
Insourcing American Jobs Focus of New White House Initiative
The new initiative aims to create incentives for companies that bring jobs back to the United States—a phenomenon they’re calling “insourcing.”
Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by Jon Christian
Job Market Continues To Show Signs of Recovery
Unemployment is down again, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and more workers are picking up full-time shifts.
Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by Jon Christian
Report: Environmental Protection Creates Jobs
Cracking down on pollution can benefit the economy, according to a new report.
Posted Monday, January 9, 2012 by Jon Christian
Growing Domestic Manufacturing Sets Strong Economic Tone for New Year
An industry manufacturing report bolstered the first day of trading in 2012.
Posted Thursday, January 5, 2012 by Jon Christian
Obama Administration, Businesses Partner to Create 180,000 Youth Jobs, Opportunities
The summer job and training program is intended to bypass Congressional approval for important job creation initiatives.
Posted Thursday, January 5, 2012 by Brian Stewart
A Co-Op Solution: Fighting the ‘New Normal’ with Workplace Democracy
Amidst massive worker disenfranchisement, cooperatives offer a possible way forward for politics, workers’ rights, and economic well-being.
Posted Tuesday, January 3, 2012 by Shay O'Reilly
‘Lonely’ Billionaires Are ‘Going to Vomit’ Over ‘Imbecile Crap’
A number of “one-percenters” say they’re left feeling poor (in spirits, not cash) after battling inequality criticisms.
Posted Tuesday, January 3, 2012 by Emily Wathen
Income Disparity Was Better in the Roman Empire (Sort Of)
The one percent in the contemporary United States has outstripped the one percent during the Roman Empire.
Posted Thursday, December 22, 2011 by Jon Christian
Increase Taxes on Kim Kardashian, Other Millionaires, Campaign Says
The star of reality TV and a high-profile failed marriage drew in $12 million—but paid the same tax rate as a middle class Californian.
Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Video / Multimedia by Brian Stewart
Unemployment Benefits Set To Expire For Millions of Americans
More than 2.2 million unemployed workers could lose their unemployment insurance by February if Congress doesn’t act before the end of the month.
Posted Monday, December 19, 2011 by Jon Christian
