Stories Tagged as
COVID-19
Beef market still feeling the effects of COVID-19
by
Madelyn Beck
Dec 29, 2020
Disruptions weren't as bad as they might have been. But some consumer practices have changed because of the pandemic.
Trump's relief delay causes unemployment confusion
Dec 28, 2020
Two pandemic programs briefly expired. It could have meant billions in lost relief for one week — but it didn't.
Spending, relief bill phases out planet warming refrigerants
by
Scott Tong
Dec 28, 2020
Whenever a polluting product gets phased out, a cleaner one has to be sold by somebody.
Holiday sales grow by 3%, a much bigger jump than during the last recession
Dec 28, 2020
The 2008 recession hit more broadly, and retailers were stuck with a lot of inventory. This time, retailers had time to plan.
A year ago, women were the majority of the workforce. Then 2020 hit.
by
Kimberly Adams
and Andie Corban
Dec 28, 2020
Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th News looks back at how women's place in the economy changed this year.
Have you thought about leaving the workforce because of COVID-19?
by
Andie Corban
Dec 28, 2020
Share your story with Marketplace.
What kind of medical cost coverage has the CARES Act offered Americans?
Dec 28, 2020
Even an uncomplicated case of COVID-19 can result in out-of-pocket costs.
For public good, not for profit.
For small businesses in rural areas, rising COVID-19 numbers spell economic trouble
by
Adam Rayes
Dec 28, 2020
One rural Colorado county is juggling the need to protect its residents, and at the same time, keep its businesses afloat.
The travel industry is still in a slump during the holiday season
Dec 25, 2020
AAA estimates that the number of travelers will be down by about 30 percent for Christmas and New Years.
Tucson hopes to lure high earners to work remotely from the city
Dec 25, 2020
A program offers professionals incentives to come live in Arizona, but they must commit to living there for a year.