Darian Woods
Stories
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Denmark's 'flexicurity' policies help get people back on their feet
If you lose your job in Denmark, it's not time to scream at the skies quite yet. The government has a unique set of policies called "flexicurity" designed to help get you back on your feet.
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France's pension turmoil highlights global challenge of caring for aging population
France's generous pension system has toppled governments there over questions of how to fund it. It's part of a broader problem, as nations rethink how to fund care for their aging populations.
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Is an AI bubble brewing? Shiller PE Ratio nears levels seen before dot-com crash
The economic indicator known as the Shiller PE Ratio is almost as high as it was in November 1999, just before the dot-com bubble burst. Is another bubble forming with AI?
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Inside a Michigan town's fight over data centers
One small town in Michigan is debating whether to allow data centers. It's a topic getting pushback all over the country. The Planet Money team explores the hot button issue.
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The economic role of reseller bots in the ticket market
Ticketmaster's CEO made waves with a recent comment that event tickets are underpriced. Economics 101 backs him up. So why do ticket prices seem so out of control?
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Why health care for pets has been surging
The cost of health care for pets has been surging. It has almost doubled over the past five years. What is behind these rising costs?
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What the H1B visa application fee hike could mean for the U.S. economy
An economist explains the impact the H-1B visa program has had on the U.S. economy and native-born workers. And what the new hundred thousand dollar fee could mean for the future of the program.
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Could a 'silver tsunami' of aging Americans fix the housing crisis?
The "silver tsunami" of aging Americans is often seen as a potential way to alleviate U.S. housing affordability woes. But an influx of empty-nester homes into the market may not have much impact.
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Why mothers in the U.S. are scaling back on their work lives
Workforce participation for moms in the U.S. has been dropping for most of this year, and the reasons are more complicated than return-to-office mandates. The team from "The Indicator" explains why.
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Why mothers in the U.S. are scaling back on their work lives
Workforce participation for moms in the U.S. has been dropping for most of this year, and the reasons are more complicated than return-to-office mandates. The team from "The Indicator" explains why.