Sabri Ben-Achour
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Unhoused Angelenos face limited support amid LA fires
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Jan 15, 2025
"Twin challenges" arise as Los Angeles continues to face massive wildfire destruction in a tight housing market.
The number of "sandwich generation" caregivers is growing
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Jan 14, 2025
The term refers to adults caring for both older parents and children — which takes a toll on mental, physical and financial health.
White House plans new limits on exports of AI tech, vexing industry
Jan 9, 2025
China is said to be a key target of rules motivated by national security. The tech industry calls it overreach.
Term premium: The payoff for investing in longer-term bonds
Jan 8, 2025
Higher yields compensate for the higher risk of investing for 10 or 30 years, when it's hard to predict how that future economy might look.
Dockworker negotiations resume, with automation a thorny issue
Jan 7, 2025
Longshoremen and employers have a Jan. 15 deadline to avoid another possible strike. Workers fear automation will take their jobs.
Job churn has been at historic lows. AI could change that.
Dec 27, 2024
Leaders need to develop a safety net that will help displaced workers find good jobs, says senior economics contributor Chris Farrell.
What the passion of soccer fans reveals about economic decision making
Dec 26, 2024
English Premier League fans bet on their favorite teams even against the odds, highlighting the role of emotion rather than rationality.
Why the U.S. is investigating the Chinese chip industry
Dec 23, 2024
The Biden administration's probe into trade practices would open the door to tariffs on Chinese chips and the products that use them.
That Anthem scandal was about more than you think
Dec 23, 2024
A now-cancelled policy change by health insurer Anthem stirred controversy, and it's emblematic of a broader tension between insurers and health care providers.
Juries' "nuclear" verdicts plague insurers
Dec 19, 2024
Plaintiff compensation for pain and suffering is climbing. Insurers question the basis for huge awards and say they have to charge higher rates.