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How have tech changes affected older workers?

The computer knowledge gap between older and younger workers in the US peaked in the 1980s and early 1990s, but had disappeared by the mid-2010s.

New study shows how much more productive a hybrid workforce can be

It's expected that up to 20% of the US entire workforce will continue to work from home permanently after the COVID-19 pandemic, up from 5% before it.

This is how trade benefits the US economy

New research looks at the impact on US GDP of a globally open economy.

Boosting innovation: The role of tax incentives

NBER research explores the impact of tax incentives on R&D spending and innovation in the UK.

Should Americans be working into old age?

Although health status past 65 has improved, labour force participation has not kept pace, writes Steve Maas.

How cables give countries a competitive edge

Data from the Bank for International Settlements suggests that undersea cables give financial centres an edge.

Why today’s inventors can live anywhere