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Economy

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Voices & Opinion

As It Turns 90, Social Security Is Showing Its Age. Boston University Economist Has a Fix

August 4, 2025

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Job Applications

Looking for Jobs on Indeed or LinkedIn? BU Research Finds It’s Best to Apply Early

July 24, 2025

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Global Debt Relief

BU Experts Served on Vatican Commission Urging Global Debt Relief

June 27, 2025

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Economy

Massachusetts Could See Drastic, Cascading Economic Downturn from New Policies, BU Study Finds

May 2, 2025

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Business & Law

Is the United States Heading for an Economic Crisis?

April 16, 2025

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Tariffs

“The Trade Deficit Isn’t an Emergency—It’s a Sign of America’s Strength,” Writes BU Economist

April 8, 2025

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Politics

What Have We Learned So Far from the Start of Trump’s First 100 Days?

January 29, 2025

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Climate Change

Can Gold Reserves Help Pay for Climate Disaster Recovery?

January 22, 2025

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Voices & Opinion

Would Trump’s Tariffs Send Prices Soaring for Americans?

December 12, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: To Control Your Spending This Holiday Season, Stick with Cash

December 6, 2024

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Politics

What Does Donald Trump’s Election Mean For…

November 6, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Why Is Halloween Spending Growing When Americans Are Supposedly Cutting Back?

October 28, 2024

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Inauguration 2024

Inauguration 2024 Research on Tap Celebrates BU’s Power to Bring Scholars Together to Better Our World

September 25, 2024

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Politics

Is Our Democracy at Risk? Americans Think So. BU Experts Talk about Why—and the Way Forward

August 7, 2024

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Politics

Has the US Hit the “Soft Landing” of Controlling Inflation without a Recession?

July 29, 2024

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Boston History

What the History of Boston’s Harbor Can Teach Us about Its Uncertain Future

July 29, 2024

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Housing Crisis

How Do We Solve America’s Affordable Housing Crisis? BU Research Helps Inspire a Federal Bill That Suggests Answers

July 25, 2024

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Commencement 2024

For This BU Employee, Commencement Will Be a Family Affair

May 14, 2024

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Climate Change

How High-Level Lawsuits Are Disrupting Climate Change Policies

April 29, 2024

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Expert Take

Not Having Job Flexibility or Security Can Leave Workers Feeling Depressed, Anxious, and Hopeless

April 11, 2024

Not Having Job Flexibility or Security Can Leave Workers Feeling Depressed, Anxious, and Hopeless

Expert Take

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