Economic earthquake: Consumer spending in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
New research is giving shape to the rapid decline in consumer spending due to the new coronavirus, showing why GDP forecasts are dire.
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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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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 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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How he did it: A reporter reveals more than 70 Alaskan communities have no local police
Kyle Hopkins revealed a dearth of police in the state with the highest rate of sexual violence.
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How he did it: A journalist uncovers the Afghanistan Papers
Craig Whitlock uncovered a previously secret trove of candid interviews with top military and government officials from the Afghanistan War.
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How the coronavirus is infecting the economy: What the research says so far
As a novel coronavirus spreads in China and to other countries, research remains limited on the global economic consequences of the outbreak. Here’s what we know so far.
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