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Millennial Myth-Busters: Housing Edition
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Millennial Myth-Busters: Housing Edition

by , Sally Herships

It's time to bust some myths about millennials... real estate edition! Millennials are a big part of the real estate boom this year. How did that happen? We speak to an industry insider and an economist to find out more.

Millennial Myth-Busters: Housing Edition

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Why Is The Fed So Boring?
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Why Is The Fed So Boring?

Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak tomorrow. His words will likely be boring, but the financial markets are watching carefully. Such words seem to have serious implications. Why is that?

Why Is The Fed So Boring?

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Is Movie Night Back?
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Is Movie Night Back?

by Sally Herships ,

Many people will watch movies on a big screen this summer, but the pandemic fundamentally changed the industry. How can movie theaters survive and possibly thrive post-pandemic?

Is Movie Night Back?

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Taxes, Oil Prices And Why We're All Quitting Our Jobs: Indicators Of The Week
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Taxes, Oil Prices And Why We're All Quitting Our Jobs: Indicators Of The Week

It's time for the Indicators Of The Week! Our three indicators are: tax, oil, and jobs. We will cover their importance and how they are relevant to Bono, the Ford F-150, and Kim Kardashian.

Taxes, Oil Prices And Why We’re All Quitting Our Jobs: Indicators Of The Week

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The Case For Inflation
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The Case For Inflation

The latest Consumer Price Index reveals 5% inflation over the last year. Should we be worried? Treasury Secretary Yellen says no. Two economists argue yes. The Indicator presents... the inflation hawks!

The Case For Inflation

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Women, Work And The Pandemic
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Women, Work And The Pandemic

Millions of women left the workforce during the pandemic. Today, a story about a mother's tough decision to leave work and an economist's view on the labor market for women during the pandemic.

Women, Work And The Pandemic

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Wagyu Steaks And Worker Shortages: The Beigie Awards
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Wagyu Steaks And Worker Shortages: The Beigie Awards

by , Robert Smith

The Indicator gives out the special Beigie Award eight times each year, and it's that time today! We are honoring the Federal Reserve branch that told the story of beef. Yes, premium cuts!

Wagyu Steaks And Worker Shortages: The Beigie Awards

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A Technology Tale: David Beats Goliath
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A Technology Tale: David Beats Goliath

by Sally Herships ,

Zoom is the most popular video conferencing software and many people's communications lifeline during COVID. How did the tiny company beat tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Cisco?

A Technology Tale: David Beats Goliath

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Jobs Friday: Rise Of The Self Employed
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Jobs Friday: Rise Of The Self Employed

It's Jobs Friday! It's not exactly the jobs report we wanted, but there were some bright spots. On the Indicator, we discuss the rise in self employment.

Jobs Friday: Rise Of The Self Employed

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Amateur Hour at the Supreme Court
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Amateur Hour at the Supreme Court

by James Sneed ,

College athletes are considered amateur players. And amateurs don't make any money. But can they get more education paid for at least? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

Amateur Hour at the Supreme Court

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Have A Missing Matisse? Call The Art Detective
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Have A Missing Matisse? Call The Art Detective

Art crime is a big business, and it requires special skills to investigate. Enter Christopher Marinello, one of the world's foremost experts in art recovery.

Have A Missing Matisse? Call The Art Detective

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Dear Class Of 2021...
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Dear Class Of 2021...

by Cardiff Garcia ,

Dear graduating college classes of 2021: Congratulations! On The Indicator, Stacey and Cardiff present an economic guide to the future that awaits you.

Dear Class Of 2021...

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Black Wall Street
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Black Wall Street

by , KalaLea

100 years ago, Black Wall Street was destroyed. But how was it built? And what does it take to get restitution? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

Black Wall Street

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Leveling The Playing Field
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Leveling The Playing Field

Several schools have cut women's sports teams during the pandemic, and some of the teams have lawyered up in response. Ultimately, these lawsuits ask the question: how do we measure equality?

Leveling The Playing Field

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One Hack to Fool Them All
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One Hack to Fool Them All

How a single hack pried open the networks of giant corporations and the U.S. government itself. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

One Hack to Fool Them All

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Unpacking President Biden's Big Budget
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Unpacking President Biden's Big Budget

by Sally Herships

President Biden unveiled a massive budget proposal on Friday. We discuss the hefty price tag and ask two economists to weigh in on his plan.

Unpacking President Biden's Big Budget

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Runaway Recommendation Engine
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Runaway Recommendation Engine

by Kevin Roose ,

Recommendation systems have changed how we choose what we want. But are they choosing what we want? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

Runaway Recommendation Engine

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