Economic Growth
Two possible visions of the future of work
The sharing economy could change the way we work - this is what it could mean for employees and employers.
Emily Badger is a reporter for Wonkblog covering urban policy. She was previously a staff writer at The Atlantic Cities. She's from Chicago, which is the best city.
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The unexpected factor driving US inequality – free parking
It seems unlikely, but UCLA economist Donald Shoup argues that free parking drives economic injustice and inequality.
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Where you live matters for life expectancy – especially if you're poor
New research has shown the impact of poverty and geography on life expectancy.
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Why it's getting more expensive to be poor
New Pew Research Centre data has highlighted the declining financial slack for all income groups, but especially for the poor.
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Why you might not want your neighbour to win the lottery
Research shows if your neighbours start making a lot more than you do, your efforts to keep up could land you in serious debt.
Supply Chains and Transportation
Have public transport networks become too complex for our brains?
Research suggests that there's a limit to how complex a transit network can be before it becomes gibberish to us.
Economic Growth
Why does inequality affect house prices in cities?
Unequal cities have a distinct lack of affordable housing for the poor.
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