Economist

Biden’s Federal Reserve Nominee Lisa Cook Is Facing A Racist Smear Campaign

If confirmed by the Senate, Cook would be the first Black woman on the Fed’s board of governors.
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Jobless Claims Decline To A Still-High 900,000 As Biden Inherits Battered Economy

Economists expect growth to accelerate in the second half of the year once COVID-19 vaccines become more widely distributed.
By Christopher Rugaber, AP

Millions Are Unemployed. Crises Abound. Is It Time To Guarantee Public Service Jobs?

The environment is degrading, an aging population needs care, and wages are stagnant. And that was before COVID-19. A job guarantee could address it all.
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U.S. Economy Entered Recession In February: Economists

The economists said that employment, income and spending fell sharply as the coronavirus outbreak shut down businesses nationwide.
By Christopher Rugaber, AP

The Richest 1% Is Close To Amassing As Much Wealth As The Entire Middle Class

The leap in their fortunes is thanks to the Trump tax cuts and lower interest rates.
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