5 things to know about the April jobs report
Former Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erica Groshen with 5 things to know about the unemployment numbers coming April 3.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Rural broadband in the time of coronavirus
Americans who can telework are avoiding the office due to the coronavirus pandemic. But not everyone can telework, because they lack stable broadband access. Many of those who lack broadband live in rural areas.
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By the numbers: The federal coronavirus economic relief package
On March 27, President Donald Trump signed a stimulus bill unlike any before. Here are the numbers to know for businesses and individuals in the coronavirus economic relief package.
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Hoarding and panic buying: 4 studies to know
These four studies can inform coronavirus coverage and inspire reporters to ask critical questions during panic buying sprees.
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Q and A with Karen Mills: Former SBA head says the coronavirus pandemic is situation critical for U.S. small businesses
Clark Merrefield talks with former Small Business Administration head Karen Mills to find out the odds small businesses are facing with coronavirus.
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The inequality of telework: 5 studies you should know about
These five studies offer insight on who gets to telework, how telework can help prevent the spread of respiratory illness, key concepts related to digital inequality, and more.
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How the 2020 census will guide the distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal funding
To help you appreciate and explain how the 2020 census will affect federal programs on the national level, we created an interactive visualization tool.
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How they did it: News collaboration exposes how special interests use ‘model’ legislation
Three investigative journalists offer tips on how reporters should approach newsroom collaborations and how these partnerships can be more effective.
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How oil prices got wrapped up in the coronavirus outbreak
Here’s how oil prices became wrapped up in the novel coronavirus outbreak — and what the research says about how oil market volatility and stock prices usually interact.
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Covering COVID-19 and the coronavirus: 5 tips from a Harvard epidemiology professor
William Hanage, an associate professor of epidemiology at Harvard, offers journalists guidance on covering the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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