Segments From This Episode

• The Fed wants to bring inflation down to 2%. But why not 3%? Or 5%?

  by Matt Levin

  

  There’s not much evidence to suggest that 2% leads to economic magic.

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• Rents are finally starting to fall. Here’s why.

  by Lily Jamali

  

  There was a huge surge in demand early in the pandemic. That has cooled down dramatically, and in some areas, demand is starting to be met.

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• Downtowns plan for a future with far fewer office workers

  by Samantha Fields

  

  In New York City, daily office vacancy rates average about 50%. So it and other cities are trying to attract more visitors by converting office space to housing, improving public transit, and making their streets a destination.

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• When school buses are delayed, the costs add up

  by Stephanie Hughes

  

  Nearly 8% of all transportation positions in American public schools were vacant as of this October. The lack of staff can lead to delays.

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• 5 years later, economics faces another #MeToo moment

  by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

  

  Despite being part of a field that studies inequality, women in economics are taking to Twitter to share stories of continued mistreatment.

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• A sneakers store builds a bridge where Black Wall Street once stood

  by Sean McHenry

  

  Venita Cooper says Silhouette Sneakers & Art is “destination retail.” But the store is helped by tourists visiting the historic site.

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