COVID-19

Economists say generous benefits historically can give people an incentive not to look for a new job. But those benefits also stabilize families, and could keep people at home now when social distancing is required.

Dependence on global supply chains can be useful in a crisis only if countries don't set up export barriers like some are now with medical supplies.

But the difficulty of balancing work and family predate this crisis.

In a historic move, gig and freelance workers will qualify for unemployment benefits.

Tech companies and universities are trying to use mobile devices to get a handle on the spread of COVID-19.

The hotel industry has been decimated by the COVID-19 outbreak.

More than 3.2 million people across the country filed for unemployment last week, as the economic ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic spread.

About 282,000 Americans filed claims the week before.

To continue performing, a group of Irish musicians have taken to Facebook Live and other online platforms.

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