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On "Severance": Why you should balance work and life instead of separating them entirely
Jun 24, 2022
The hit Apple TV+ series "Severance" offers searing commentary on corporate values, organized labor and finding purpose at work.
Is China's an upwardly mobile society? “Ascension” examines the Chinese dream.
by
David Brancaccio
, Jennifer Pak
and Rose Conlon
Jun 23, 2022
The Oscar-nominated documentary explores the rise of China's middle class, zeroing in on an economy in transition.
Our June documentary explores the paradox of economic progress
Jun 2, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #105
As tourism returns, can we make it more responsible?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
May 19, 2022
"What does tourism do for this community? Has tourism contributed to a loss of biodiversity? These are questions that a tourist can ask irrespective of their budget," said sustainable travel consultant Judy Kepher-Gona.
For public good, not for profit.
Prestige doesn’t always maximize the value of a degree
Apr 21, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #99
School counselor on navigating post-high school plans: “There are so many ways to approach this"
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Apr 21, 2022
When the counselors at Sheboygan South High School in Wisconsin realized about 50% of their graduates weren't going to college, they put renewed focus on supporting alternative pathways for students.