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Three reasons consumers can’t bring the economy back from COVID-19

by Richard Cordray April 19, 2020April 17, 2020

Crisis-related debt will burden even those who return to work, constraining their discretionary spending for months or years to come.

Perspective

Here’s what reopening the economy could look like: More masks, fewer workers, high unease

by Heather Long April 19, 2020April 17, 2020

Restarting a business right now is not like turning on a light switch and immediately being at 100%. It’s more akin to a rehabilitation process where business begins somewhere in the 40% range.

Franklin

Videos show explosion and the damage it caused at the Androscoggin Mill

April 16, 2020April 17, 2020

No serious injuries were reported in Wednesday’s digester explosion that rocked the paper mill and showered the town of Jay with debris.

Business, Nation / World

Why some grocery shelves are empty when industry says there is enough food

by Laura Reiley April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

A little supermarket paranoia may be warranted after all.

Perspective

Grocery workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid

by JIM VERTUNO April 12, 2020April 8, 2020

Grocery workers across the globe are working the frontlines during lockdowns meant to keep the coronavirus from spreading

Perspective

Why do so many ‘essential’ workers get paid so little? Here’s what economists have to say.

by Christopher Ingraham April 12, 2020April 16, 2020

There are four key reasons, experts say, including an entrenched power differential.

Business, Perspective

How the coronavirus recession puts service workers at risk

by Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Eric Hoyt, University of Massachusetts Amherst; JD Swerzenski, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Rodrigo Dominguez-Villegas, University of Massachusetts Amherst April 12, 2020April 8, 2020

Economic activity is slowing rapidly, both in the United States and around the world. Social distancing, stalling global trade, widespread illness and the closing of borders, restaurants and schools will all contribute to the next Great Recession. Early estimates suggest that between 14 million and 37 million jobs could be lost during the initial spread […]

Op-Eds, Perspective

Elliott Epstein: By suspending his campaign, Bernie Sanders avoids a train wreck

by Elliott Epstein April 11, 2020March 28, 2023

On Wednesday, Bernie Sanders announced he was suspending his campaign for the presidency, finally acknowledging that winning the Democratic nomination would be virtually impossible. An improbable candidate, the 78-year-old maverick, with his pugnacious style, irascible personality, unkempt appearance, and Brooklyn accent as thick as a New York cheese cake, has certainly enlivened the 2020 (and […]