Is The Economic Glass Half-Full Or Half-Empty? It Depends
In these hyper-polarized times, even seemingly objective facts like the unemployment rate are often viewed through a partisan lens.
Economy
Energy Economist Says Paris Accord Withdraw Doesn't Mean Much For U.S. Energy
With 40 percent of the nation's coal, Wyoming is by far the largest coal-producing state. NPR's Michel Martin talks about the future of coal production with energy economist Robert Godby.
Unemployment Data Are Often Colored By Politics
The Labor Department has issued its monthly jobs report. In these hyper-partisan times, even seemingly objective facts about the economy are viewed through the lens of party politics.
FACT CHECK: Is President Trump Correct That Coal Mines Are Opening?
Locals in Jennerstown, Pa., are celebrating the grand opening of a coal mine and the estimated 70 jobs it brings. But the broad trends pushing the industry down are likely to continue, experts say.
House Poised To Roll Back Dodd-Frank Financial Reform
Republicans are expected to vote next week on a bill to unravel the reform package passed after the 2008 financial crisis. It's led to a debate about the government's role in the banking system.
Massachusetts Tries Something New To Claim Taxes From Online Sales
States have long argued that they are losing millions of dollars in uncollected taxes from online sales. Massachusetts is now trying a very Internet answer to this Internet problem.
Friday News Roundup - Domestic
Paris deals, Jared's secret channels and a spate of worrying hate crimes seen across the country. Plus, the ongoing mystery that surrounds covfefe. A discussion of the week's most interesting news stories.
May Jobs Report: 138,000 More On Payrolls; Unemployment Dips Slightly
The national unemployment rate nudged lower to 4.3 percent — the lowest it has been in 16 years.
Understanding The Productivity Paradox
Economists are worried about a crucial measure of innovation in the economy. That measure is productivity growth. It was surging for decades, but it's been slowing down.
Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord
President Trump followed through on his campaign trail vow to exit the historic international agreement. But he said the U.S. would begin negotiations to possibly re-enter the pact or a similar deal.