In addition, those on low incomes are more likely to have lost jobs or pay, and less able to complete work tasks from home. Researchers warn the COVID-19 downturn is likely to “increase inequality between young and old”.

In addition, those on low incomes are more likely to have lost jobs or pay, and less able to complete work tasks from home. Researchers warn the COVID-19 downturn is likely to “increase inequality between young and old”.

New research connects economics and physics to get at why we have regular economic downturns—and how they're a lot like milk spilling on the floor.

Economist Pierre Azoulay answers three questions about his finding that middle-aged entrepreneurs fare better than twentysomethings.

Study shows removing liability concerns slightly increases C-section procedures during childbirth.

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A multidecade study shows economics increasingly overlaps with other disciplines, and has become more empirical in nature.

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