Economy

This map, a screenshot from The Opportunity Atlas, shows household income in 2014-2015 for people born between 1978 and 1983 to low-income parents. In areas that are more red, people who grew up in low-income households tended to stay low-income. In areas

The American Dream Is Harder To Find In Some Neighborhoods

3:04pm October 01, 2018

by John Ydstie

A new data tool finds a strong correlation between where people grew up and their chances of climbing the economic ladder. Charlotte, N.C., hopes to use it to improve residents' economic mobility.

Queue Listen Now

Canada Reaches Deal With The U.S. That Will Replace NAFTA

11:43am October 01, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to Christophe Bondy, who negotiated the EU trade deal for Canada, about Canada reaching a last-minute agreement on a deal that revises the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Queue Listen Now

What NAFTA Without Canada Would Mean

8:00am September 29, 2018

NPR's Scott Simon asks Bruce Heyman, former U.S. ambassador to Canada, how a NAFTA replacement that excludes Canada would affect U.S.-Canada relations.

Workers at Newark Liberty International Airport are getting a wage boost starting Nov. 1, the Port Authority Board of Commissioners announced Thursday.

Airport Workers in New York, New Jersey To Receive Minimum Of $19 Per Hour

5:33pm September 28, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

The Port Authority Board of Commissioners announced its unanimous decision on Thursday. Businesses will be required to pay the increases in stages over five years.

Economy

The Case Of The Pricey Frito

4:51pm September 28, 2018

Corn prices are falling, but the price of Fritos in the White House press corps break room is up by 20%. What's going on? Team Indicator is on the case!

Del. Ariana Kelly stands outside the Maryland House of Delegates in Annapolis, Md. She introduced a new state law to require that consent be taught in sex ed classes.

Should We Teach About Consent In K-12? Brett Kavanaugh's Home State Says Yes

4:28pm September 28, 2018

by Anya Kamenetz

More states are requiring that children learn about consent and healthy relationships, and students themselves are among those pushing for change.

Economy

A 'Turning Point' In The Housing Market

4:58am September 28, 2018

Ever since the end of the financial crisis, rents have been rising all across America. A recent report could signal a turning point in the housing recovery.

Queue Listen Now

Robert Rodriguez, 82, couldn't afford the rent increases at his apartment in Los Angeles and worries he could end up on the streets.

Is Rent Control An Answer To California's Housing Crisis?

4:44pm September 27, 2018

by Kirk Siegler

The state has the highest poverty rate in the nation, largely because of a lack of affordable housing. In November, voters will decide whether or not rent controls will help solve the problem.

Economy

Baby Got Buybacks

3:06pm September 27, 2018

Companies are buying back stock from shareholders more than ever. Not everyone thinks that's a good thing.

Economy

Hurricane Florence Cost North Carolina Farmers An Estimated $1.1 Billion

4:58pm September 26, 2018

by Sean Bueter

Hurricane Florence caused more than a billion dollars in losses to one of North Carolina's most important industries, according to the state's initial estimates.