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In their own words: corporate first responders on frontline of production war

by Scott Tong
May 5, 2020
We hear from people at a coronavirus test-making facility in Maryland.
A COVID-19 testing lab in New York.
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What can past pandemics teach economists about COVID-19?

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Candace Manriquez Wrenn and Alex Schroeder
Apr 22, 2020
Economists are adapting models and using social media to try to capture emerging trends in real time.
A group of MIT researchers found that nearly half of those they surveyed are now working from home.
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Pandemic could mean opportunity for real estate investors

by Andy Uhler
Apr 7, 2020
“Now's the time to innovate and go hunting," says an investment firm co-founder.
Could the post-pandemic housing market look similar to the post-Great Recession market?
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Some small businesses are flourishing during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Nina Roberts
Mar 25, 2020
From bidets to delivery boxes, the global pandemic has boosted some businesses.
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Why we see gold prices jump during times of uncertainty

by Alex Schroeder
Feb 24, 2020
Gold hit its highest mark in more than seven years on Monday due to spikes in coronavirus cases outside of China.
Once upon a time, gold was the currency of the United States.
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Insuring governments against disease outbreaks

by Dan Gorenstein
May 22, 2015
The idea is to help protect against the costs of pandemics.
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