Future of Work
The US economy currently has 'one of the biggest mismatches in history'
The US has a record 7.1 million job openings, creating a significant mismatch between the number of openings and people looking for work.
Heather Long is a reporter for Washington D.C.
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These jobs used to pay more than the US average. Not any more
Why aren't wages growing faster? Education is part of the answer.
Education
This novel idea could tackle inequality, and it starts with giving new-born babies $20,000
Two economists are proposing creating a 'baby bond' for all new born babies in the US. Newborns would receive between $500 and $50,000 that they couldn't touch until adulthood.
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Minorities and Americans without college degrees have showed the greatest gains in wealth since 2013
New data suggests African Americans, Hispanics and people without college degrees saw large gains in net worth over the past three years.
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Two signs the US economy really is getting better
Falling use of food stamps and increased spending on entertainment are two signs of a recovery in the US economy.