Research: People trust inflation forecasts from the Fed more than traditional news stories about those forecasts
Two new studies offer business journalists food for thought on the importance of trusted messengers in reporting on monetary policy.
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COVID-19 50-state survey: Majority of US residents oppose rapid reopening of economy
Across the political divide, most U.S. residents don’t think their states should reopen their economies yet, finds a new survey on a range of topics related to COVID-19.
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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 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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Rural Americans struggle with health costs, lack of high-speed internet access
Paying for medical, housing or food bills is a challenge for 40% of rural American adults, according to the results of a new nationally representative survey.
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Rural Americans concerned about opioids, the economy
A survey of 1,300 adults living in rural America finds they are preoccupied by economic issues and the ongoing opioid epidemic.
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When it comes to the economy, bad news hits people harder than good news
Our personal well-being is more than twice as sensitive to economic decline as it is to economic growth, according to a new study.
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Economic impact studies: Should journalists rely on them?
We offer tips and research to help journalists scrutinize economic impact studies for projects such as sports stadiums, tourist attractions and public universities.
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When the economy suffers, so does personal health
An unhealthy economy might portend bad news for physical and mental health.
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Do recessions make career criminals?
The state of the economy when someone leaves school can impact whether he finds a job or starts a life of crime, a new paper finds.
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