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How disaggregated data leads to better policy
May 19, 2021

How disaggregated data leads to better policy

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New census data suggests a looming labor shortage. Companies may respond by employing older workers or substituting technology for people. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Also: the semiconductor chip shortage and home appliances, a coalition of businesses is trying to get women back into the workforce, and the rise of social trading apps.

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The chip shortage is hitting just about anything with a plug or battery

by Samantha Fields
May 19, 2021
The list includes refrigerators, video doorbells, light bulbs you can turn on with your phone and even lower-tech things like kids’ toys.
Semiconductor chips go in everything from cars to children's toys.
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Retailers may get squeezed by home improvement supply shortages

by Marielle Segarra
May 19, 2021
There's a limit on how much retailers can raise prices. At some point customers may just walk away.
Home improvement stores have a lot of demand but low supply.
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Social trading apps are seeing an influx of young investors during the pandemic

by Kai Ryssdal and Minju Park
May 19, 2021
Commonstock CEO David McDonough says many young people saw last year's stock-market meltdown as a wealth-creation opportunity.
The Commonstock app enables investors to share information about their holdings and market news.
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Pandemic innovation: High-tech family doc brings back the house call

by Scott Tong
May 19, 2021
Wearable devices and face-to-face home visits are helping a doctor transform his practice — and how he cares for patients.
Patient Dennis O'Connor, left, and Dr. Michael Kirisu examine diagnostic devices.
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