A new flu study confirms it: Giving ill workers time off cuts down on workplace ailments, saving big money.
North Dakota's oil boom has sent its GDP soaring, and it's minting 2,000 millionaires a year. But it also faces tough problems.
With more states decriminalizing marijuana, some people are saying applying that approach universally would benefit the economy and society.
Increased security is funneling would-be migrants to remote border areas, where a growing number perish in their attempts to come north.
The US is the only developed nation that doesn't legally guarantee paid vacation and holiday time for its workers.
The graying of America and a growing reluctance among young adults to purchase a car are creating a disconnect.
A UCLA report says growth just isn't strong enough to 'for the national economy to truly recover.'
A new report finds this demographic lost nearly half its wealth between 2007 and 2010 -- and it will struggle to recoup.
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