Data and Indicators
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Involuntary Part-Time Work: Yes, It’s Here to Stay
Despite a tight labor market, an unusually large number of workers who want full-time positions are still stuck in part-time jobs. Rather than reflecting lingering effects from the past recession, this appears to be a permanent shift arising from changes in the types of jobs that are available.
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John C. Williams Named to Lead the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco announced today that its president and chief executive officer, John C. Williams, will be leaving the bank to assume the presidency of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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Can Gamers Shape the Future?
Sci-fi movies and novels predict virtual reality and artificial intelligence will lead humanity to an inevitably dystopian future. But what if game design thinking, including principles used to create virtual worlds, was used for global-scale social good?
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Is Boomer Retirement Still Weighing Down U.S. Equity Markets?
The upcoming waves of baby boomer retirements could push down U.S. equity markets according to the strong historical relationship between the age distribution of the population and stock market performance. However, that relationship appeared to break down after 2011. Is the stock market due for a demographic-induced correction?
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The Rate of Return on Everything
Over the past 150 years, the wealth of nations has grown faster than their economies. Which investments experienced the highest returns? The answer may surprise you.
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Do Tech Jobs Really Require a College Degree?
Bachelor’s degree preferred: Is the common job listing prerequisite actually necessary for a career in the technology industry? Laurence Bradford, founder of the popular Learn to Code With Me blog and podcast, says it depends.
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Can Tech Jobs Lower Prison Recidivism Rates?
The Last Mile piloted its Code.7370 program at the San Quentin State Penitentiary in 2014. Now in four California prisons, it teaches computer coding skills to inmates, providing a framework for change and path to employment.
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College, Careers for At-risk SF Bay Area Teens
Life Learning Academy Charter High School sits on beautiful and serene Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay. The public charter school is known for this idyllic setting, small student-teacher ratios, a rigorous academic program, and a reputation for putting at-risk Bay Area teens on paths to college and careers.
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The Good News on Wage Growth
The July jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics brought welcome news on wage growth: Median weekly earnings rose 4.2% on an annual basis, the fastest pace seen since 2007. The underlying story may be even better than the headline number suggests.
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Looking Back on the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis
Twenty years ago this month, a financial crisis spread across Asia and threatened the economic trajectory of the entire region. Here’s a look back at the crisis and how it has shaped financial reform strategies.