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The United States needs 3 million apprentices. We’re not even close.

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Is Kamalanomics a winning strategy?

Harris has released her economic plan, full of good and bad proposals. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Prince George's County on Aug....

17.08.2024 30

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Finally, someone wants to buy your old office

Today’s low, low prices mean losses for some but downtown revivals for everyone. FOR USE WITH EDITORIAL-OPINION STORIES ONLY: Office space...

16.08.2024 20

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Do the math. Recession risks add up.

This is a much different economy than a year ago. People can feel the change. A screen above the New York Stock Exchange trading floor shows...

08.08.2024 10

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Three big ways Simone Biles changed America

Thanks to Simone Biles, it’s no longer considered a weakness to prioritize mental health. Simone Biles finishes her floor exercise at the...

25.07.2024 10

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Trump’s economy vs. Biden’s — in 17 charts

Opinion Trump’s economy vs. Biden’s — in 17 charts Biden has delivered an impressive recovery, but many voters remember lower prices under...

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America’s best recession indicator is flashing yellow

The economy looks great now, but a seemingly trivial rise in unemployment contains a warning sign. (Washington Post illustration; iStock) ...

09.07.2024 10

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Biden’s big mistake on inflation

America’s child-care crisis isn’t over. Democrats need to revive the care-economy agenda. Patricia Moran gets a hug at her child-care...

17.06.2024 10

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Does Dow 40,000 reflect a bubble, or just a good economy?

Betting on the United States has been a terrific strategy. (Sefa Özel/Getty Images/iStock) Listen 5 min Share ...

21.05.2024 90

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The surprising trend that could save cities

14.05.2024 30

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The biggest problem for America’s chips boom? The workers.

Opinion The biggest problem for America’s chips boom? The workers. By Heather Long ,  Kai Ryssdal and  Maria...

30.04.2024 100

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Here’s why Americans under 40 are so disillusioned with capitalism

Demonstrators calling for Congress to take bold actions to fight global warming are seen outside the Capitol in February 2023. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The...

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We’ve been looking at inflation the wrong way

A shopper at a grocery store in Bethesda on Feb. 14. (Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) Listen 5 min Share Comment...

28.02.2024 7

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One surprising reason to be optimistic about the U.S. economy

Opinion One surprising reason to be optimistic about the U.S. economy By Heather Long Editorial writer and columnist | ...

13.02.2024 30

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America needs Fed Chair Powell to be boring and forgettable in 2024

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell holds a news conference at the New York Stock Exchange on March 22. (Seth Wenig/AP) Listen 4 min...

30.01.2024 7

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My car was almost stolen outside police headquarters. Blame U.S. regulators.

A Hyundai sedan sits in a parking lot on April 20 in Berkeley, Calif. (Terry Chea/AP) Listen 5 min Share Comment on...

10.01.2024 10

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The U.S. enjoyed an economic miracle in 2023. Who deserves credit?

Raylani Reis, left, and Annabelle Cram sing along during a Taylor Swift concert in May in Philadelphia. (Rachel Wisniewski for The Washington Post) ...

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