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UK business leaders lament Brexit's economic toll a decade on · 1 source tracked
Ten years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, business leaders express frustration with the economic consequences. While some still stand by the decision, they acknowledge that Brexit has not del…
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Biden's student loan policy shifts linked to borrower defaults and increased spending
New research from the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that President Biden's shifting promises regarding student loan forgiveness led to increased financial instability for borrowers. Those who believed f…
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GLP-1 Drugs Could Save Adults Hundreds of Thousands in Medical Costs
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) suggests that middle-aged adults using GLP-1 drugs for obesity could save over $192,000 in lifetime medical costs. These savings are even higher for indiv…
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iPhone adoption linked to declining US birth rates in new study
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests a correlation between the introduction of the iPhone and a significant decrease in birth rates in the United States. The study found that areas …
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Early retirement at 62 costs Americans $250,000, research shows
Retiring at age 62, rather than the full retirement age of 67, carries significant financial and cognitive risks for Americans. This earlier retirement locks in a permanently lower Social Security benefit, approximately…
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Remote work linked to rising youth unemployment, Fed research suggests
New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York suggests that the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements is a significant factor contributing to higher unemployment rates among recent college graduates. The …
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Immigration restrictions may harm native workers' economic mobility, studies find
A new report from the Cato Institute suggests that restrictive immigration policies, like those proposed by President Trump, could negatively impact the economic mobility of native-born workers for generations. The stud…
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US 'Learning Recession' Started a Decade Ago, Report Finds
A new report from Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth indicates that the "learning recession" in American education began over a decade ago, predating the COVID-19 pandemic. The Education Scorecard found significant declin…
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US wealth gap widens as income no longer guarantees financial success
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals a widening gap between income and wealth accumulation in the United States. Researchers found that even with high earnings, individuals from less affluen…
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California wealth tax could net $100B even if billionaires flee
California is proposing a one-time 5% wealth tax on its approximately 200 billionaires, aiming to raise $100 billion over five years to offset healthcare funding deficits. Critics argue this could drive away the ultra-r…
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US construction faces labor shortage due to immigration crackdown
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that the Trump administration's immigration policies have exacerbated a construction labor shortage in the U.S. The study found a 7.5% drop in …
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WeWork, Upwork CEOs: AI job disruption is cyclical, not new
CEOs from WeWork and Upwork acknowledge that entry-level jobs are under pressure due to AI, but argue this is a recurring cycle of technological disruption. They emphasize the need for senior leaders to mentor and train…
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Data centers boost local economies but raise prices, NBER paper finds
Data centers significantly boost local economies through job creation in construction and related sectors, leading to higher county-level incomes. However, their presence also correlates with increased electricity and h…
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Data centers boost local income but raise prices, study finds
A new NBER working paper highlights the economic impact of data centers, noting their contribution to local income and job creation, particularly in construction and related sectors. However, the study also points out n…
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Job-hopping now the fastest path to CEO, study finds
A recent National Bureau of Economic Research study indicates that job-hopping has become the primary route to becoming a CEO, contrasting with the traditional path of long-term company loyalty. The research, which anal…
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AI adoption risks eroding human judgment and expertise development
AI can significantly boost institutional knowledge and performance, but its widespread adoption risks eroding the human developmental pathways necessary for judgment and expertise. This is particularly concerning in fie…
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School phone bans show little impact on test scores, study finds
A comprehensive study analyzing data from 4,600 schools found that widespread bans on phones in classrooms have yielded negligible improvements in test scores, attendance, and attention rates. While some minor positive …
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Study: Trump's ICE crackdown harms US-born workers, not helps
A recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, particularly under the Trump administration's policies, has not benefited U.S.-bo…
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Study: ICE deportations harm US-born workers, no economic benefit found
A recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, indicates that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has negatively impacted the U.S. labor marke…
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Study: Cellphone bans show little impact on US student test scores
A recent study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that school-wide cellphone bans have had a negligible impact on student test scores. While there was a short-term increase in disciplinary i…