Economy Update From NPR: Visa delays are contributing to the U.S. labor shortage

Visa delays are contributing to the U.S. labor shortage Asma Khalid speaks to software professional Reetu Sharma and to the Cato Institute’s David Bier about how visa delays impact the current labor shortage. Read more on NPR

Economy Update From NPR: Biden focuses on France at the G20 economic summit

Biden focuses on France at the G20 economic summit World leaders meet in Rome for the G20 economic summit, minus those from Russia and China. President Biden takes the opportunity to smooth over relations between the U.S. and France. Read more on NPR

Economy Update From NPR: How different is your holiday shopping this year?

How different is your holiday shopping this year? Are you noticing higher prices or emptier shelves? Going all-out on decor? Skipping physical gifts? It’s a weird year in a weird economy, and we want to hear your story. Read more on NPR

Economy Update From NPR: ‘Striketober’ could have lasting impact on labor

‘Striketober’ could have lasting impact on labor Thousands of workers are striking for better wages, working conditions and benefits. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Joseph McCartin, professor of history at Georgetown, about what this moment means. Read more on NPR

Economy Update From NPR: News brief: Biden priorities, U.S. economic stats, parole challenges

News brief: Biden priorities, U.S. economic stats, parole challenges Biden is about to leave on a five-day trip to Europe. Data is expected to show the U.S. economy has slowed. Parole in Washington, D.C. is adjudicated by a federal commission and that’s created issues. Read more on NPR

Economy Update From NPR: How the economy went from sizzle to fizzle, and why there’s hope for a way back

How the economy went from sizzle to fizzle, and why there’s hope for a way back The U.S. economy likely slowed sharply in the third quarter as the delta variant and persistent supply chain woes weighed on growth. The months ahead should be better. Read more on NPR

Economy Update From NPR: How the delta variant and supply chain problems smothered the economy’s sparkle

How the delta variant and supply chain problems smothered the economy’s sparkle The U.S. economy slowed sharply in late summer and early fall, as the Delta variant and persistent supply-chain problems weighed on growth. Prospects for the coming months may be brighter. Read more on NPR

Economy Update From NPR: How the proposed tax on billionaires would actually work

How the proposed tax on billionaires would actually work NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Adrian Ma of the Planet Money podcast about the “billionaire tax” being proposed by Democrats to help fund the Build Back Better legislation. Read more on NPR

Economy Update From NPR: When will it stop being the ‘pandemic economy?’

When will it stop being the ‘pandemic economy?’ NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with economist Austan Goolsbee about what it will take for the U.S. to recover from the unique economic challenges posed by the pandemic. Read more on NPR

Economy Update From NPR: Top student loan official testifies on troubled loan forgiveness program

Top student loan official testifies on troubled loan forgiveness program The head of the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student lending office, Richard Cordray, testified before a House panel Wednesday, about changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read more on NPR