The NY Fed tells us that remote work has stuck: For services (blue) and manufacturing (mustard), a relatively substantial number of us remain remote: But it has been disruptive. Let’s see how. Work-From-Home Pre-pandemic There is much more than…
Where Covid Created the Most Learning Loss
Through what we should call a global learning crisis, worldwide, children’s educational opportunities were reduced by Covid.
The To-Go Cocktail Debate
As an increasing number of states approves cocktails to-go, they also are transforming alcohol industry markets.
How Corn Might Surprise You
Searching for the cause of rising food prices, we find a smaller picture that relates to corn and also a larger image of worldwide reasons.
What We Need to Know About Uber
Knowing that it needs to eliminate its driver shortage, Uber is trying to increase supply by offering higher wages.
Why We Have a Chores Gap
Especially evident during pandemic lockdowns, at home we have a chores gap that determines who does the housework.
What Japan’s Olympic Planners Never Bargained For
On the surface, rescheduling the Tokyo Olympics could sound manageable but looking at ticket refunds reveals the gargantuan costs.
Why Our Chicken Wings Are Flying Off the Shelves
Different and yet similar, producers are facing a slew of supply shortages whose causes range from the pandemic to the weather.
How Chip Shortages Create a Car Crunch
Almost like the perfect storm, chip shortages were created by a convergence of problems that rippled around the world.
Six Facts: Where the Gender Gap Has Grown
While we know that the pandemic gender gap grew, we need to look more closely at mothers to see who, how, why, and where.
