Economics & Work
How cybercriminals turn paper checks stolen from mailboxes into bitcoin
Someone breaks into a mailbox that stores letters waiting to be sent and grabs some of them in hopes they’ll contain a check that’s been filled in. That's just the start.
Habitat for Humanity builds 3D-printed house in 28 hours
Made from concrete, it cost 15% less per square foot to construct than a typical house.
World economy in 2022: the big factors to watch closely
Is 2022 the year the economy recovers?
Get ready for a new Roaring Twenties
Unlike the first Roaring Twenties, these won’t end with a Great Depression.
Here’s why immigrants to the U.S. are “job makers” more often than “job takers”
The results of a recent study counter some common claims found in anti-immigration narratives.
Married people earn more than single individuals. Here’s why.
A recent study offers new insights into the so-called marriage wage premium.
Six big digital trends to watch in 2022
Hybrid working, robot fast food workers, and the rapid acceleration of NFTs are just the beginning.
These are the world’s cheapest and most expensive cities
Israel’s buoyant currency, coupled with increased costs for transport and groceries, saw Tel Aviv jump five places from last year.
There’s a desert hiding in the heart of France
France is split in two by its very own "desert," the Empty Diagonal. The area’s depopulation is fairly recent, and Paris is to blame.
Why is inflation so high? Is it bad? An economist answers 3 questions about soaring consumer prices
In the most extreme cases, spiraling prices can lead to a collapse in a currency’s value.
Bye, paper currencies: How blockchain and fintech will soon transform money
Digital currencies are set to upend paper currencies, but it likely won't be the decentralized utopia some hope it will be.
There never was a “population bomb”
Society incorrectly blamed a "population bomb” for problems that had other causes. A wrong diagnosis produces ineffective solutions.
Should you join the Great Resignation?
Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs, but even if you can’t join the Great Resignation, you can still pursue a do-over moment.
Amazon’s “economic flywheel” built Seattle. Can your city build one?
Why does Seattle continue to be a place that nurtures the development of breakthrough technologies but not Minneapolis, Memphis, or Minsk?
The case for universal basic income
Universal basic income can secure basic independence for citizens, something which modern states have failed to do, argues author Louise Haagh.
The “great resignation” is a trend that began before the pandemic – and bosses need to get used to it
Employees are quitting at record rates – a trend that shows no signs of stopping.
Why Squid Game is actually a critique of meritocracy
Winner takes all, losers die, and participants have no choice but to play.
The dark side of daylight saving time
These studies are only the tip of the iceberg, with adverse consequence of the time change ranging from student test scores to stock market returns.
How does your personality type affect your income?
The highest earning Myers-Briggs personality type? ENTJ.
Resume-bot goes viral and lands multiple job offers
A marketing professional decided to think creatively and create a resume-bot. It helped him land 14 interviews and 11 job offers.
These are the fastest growing jobs in the United States
Almost 10% of all new jobs created between 2020 and 2030 will unfortunately be some of the lowest paid.
How to solve the supply chain backlog clogging up our ports
Solving the supply chain crisis before the global economy tanks is going to require many creative approaches. Flexport’s Ryan Petersen has one that just might work.
Work-life balance: What really makes us happy might surprise you
The key is finding which lifestyle suits you best: hedonic, eudaimonic, or experiential.
How faster internet could reduce unemployment
If you’re looking for work, a new study says having fast internet helps.
Imagine a world without “bullshit jobs”
In a world without "bullshit jobs," we would have more hours available to us to learn new skills and to unleash our creative side.
These 5 themes are shaping the future of work
“Superjobs” – roles that integrate human and machine skills – will require careful consideration.
“Natural experiments” win the 2021 Nobel Prize in economics
The prize went to three researchers who revolutionized the social sciences by taking advantage of natural experiments.
The ‘belief-driven’ employee is the future of work
More than pay or advancement, people are seeking a better fit between their own and corporate values.
Why monopolies don’t always harm the economy
When "superstar" companies start to dominate their industries, consumers sometimes benefit.
Who wins and who loses from globalization? There are (at least) six answers
Everybody wins, everybody loses, or something in between.