Practical Economics
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Help Wanted in America: Skilled Workers
Technology In an ever-more-competitive job market, technology increases the need for skilled workers.
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The Unintended Consequences of a Boost in Overtime Pay
Business Costs & Regulation New rules mean millions more employees will be overtime-eligible. But will employers find workarounds?
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America's Perilous National Debt
debt At $14 trillion and climbing, it's like "termites in the basement."
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U.S. Economy to Perk Up in Second Half
Economic Forecasts Consumers are recovering from a swoon induced by a wobbly stock market. But energy, other sectors will continue to struggle.
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Savers Feel the Pain of Low Interest Rates
Making Your Money Last The Fed's low-rate policy has cost U.S. savers $470 billion.
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Improving Prospects for Most Small Businesses
business Firms in the housing and tourism sectors can prosper as home sales surge and low gas prices encourage more travel.
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Is the Stock Market Signaling a Recession Ahead?
Economic Forecasts Sinking stocks don't necessarily presage an economic downturn.
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2016: A Second Good Year for Housing
business The housing market picked up last year in many areas of the U.S. Look for it to grow as well or better this year.
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No Recession Brewing for U.S. Economy
Economic Forecasts Barring some serious shock, the economy overall should still post a good, albeit not great, year.
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