Immigration benefits local economies, including wages

Immigration boosts local wages and having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice, according to new research.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~11 min

Tibetan Plateau ‘social network’ goes back to the Bronze Age

Prehistoric mobility among farmers and herders played major roles in the economy on the Tibetan Plateau, often called the "roof of the world."

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 5, 2024 ~6 min


What should you expect from the economy in 2024?

What's in store for the economy in 2024? What about inflation and interest rates? An expert has some predictions for you.

Michigan State • futurity
Dec. 28, 2023 ~6 min

‘Fishing cartel’ could boost economies of African countries

Banding together to sell fishing rights could generate economic benefits for African countries and also protect their seas' biodiversity.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Nov. 15, 2023 ~6 min

Ukraine refugees could boost Europe’s economy

Refugees from Ukraine could boost Europe's economy, but countries receiving them will likely face significant costs in the short term.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 12, 2023 ~6 min

Misleading financial reports may be a recession red flag

Misleading financial statements can be an early sign of a recession, according to a new model researchers have created.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 12, 2023 ~5 min

Listen: Is a recession on the way?

Are we heading for a recession? On this podcast episode, an economist explains why he's feeling optimistic—at least for now.

UC Irvine • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~2 min

Long-lasting economic growth may start downward slide

Our period of global economic growth could begin a slide into stagnation. Scientists say the slowdown might persist for decades.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Nov. 19, 2021 ~8 min


Why are prices on the rise right now?

If you're struggling to keep up with rising costs, you're not alone. An expert weighs in on what's driving the rise in inflation and when it will slow down.

Dee Patel-Penn • futurity
Sept. 21, 2021 ~10 min

Great Recession recovery left out Black families

Black families lost much more wealth than white families, regardless of class or profession, in the 10 years that followed the Great Recession.

Lucas Hubbard-Duke • futurity
Sept. 20, 2021 ~6 min

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