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Economists are measuring the cost effectiveness of coronavirus lockdowns

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Apr 23, 2020
New research shows a long lockdown could be cheaper than reopening too soon.
One economist says the way forward is "smart containment," somewhere in between total lockdown and a free-for-all.
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Offices prepare for post-virus return to work

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Apr 22, 2020
Expect a lot less open floor plans, more partitions and more touchless doors and elevators.
Workspaces where people sit across from each other might not be the best idea when we return to work.
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A small gelato business confronts big questions

by Alli Fam
Apr 22, 2020
The owner of two Los Angeles stores shares her fears and hopes about surviving the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus pushes up demand for financial literacy, but money to pay for it is tight

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Apr 22, 2020
The federal agency has a $1.2 billion fund to pay fraud victims, but can also use it for financial literacy programs.
Seventy five percent of businesses that responded across all sorts of industries say costs for materials have been rising in the last few months.
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Venmo emoji use is changing in the coronavirus economy

by Kai Ryssdal and Alli Fam
Apr 21, 2020
The payment app's public transactions reveal consumer spending habits during COVID-19 restrictions.
Recent mask emoji usage has grown by 2000% compared to March 2017, according to Quartz's analysis of Venmo data.
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Airlines face their 'darkest time' because of COVID-19

by Jack Stewart
Apr 21, 2020
The government has started aid payments to airlines, but it will only keep them going for so long.
Demand for air travel has taken a nosedive amid the coronavirus lockdown.
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Beach towns to tourists: we love you, but stay home

by Jasmine Garsd
Apr 21, 2020
Beach towns that normally rely on tourism are hurting during the COVID-19 shutdown.
A beautiful stretch of Key West, Florida, seacoast is almost empty of visitors.
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What's going to happen to GDP?

by Andie Corban and Kai Ryssdal
Apr 20, 2020
With millions of sudden job losses and an unprecedented economic shutdown, forecasting GDP is different than usual this quarter.
Consumer purchases make up a large part of the economy. But right now, people aren't spending as much as they used to. Above, Target shoppers in 2001.
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Why did restaurant chains like Shake Shack get small business aid?

by Janet Nguyen
Apr 20, 2020
The chain restaurant Shake Shack received $10 million in small business loans, which it’s now returning.
A view of Shake Shack's Madison Square Park location.
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Managers struggle with remote work, too

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Apr 20, 2020
The crisis demands a more emotional supervision style.
How do you manage a team remotely?
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