Feb 26, 2024

A sunny outlook, courtesy of American business economists

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The pros are betting the economy will improve this year, but what about everyday folks?

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Business economists expect a soft landing in 2024

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 26, 2024

The National Association for Business Economics' latest forecast predicts higher economic growth and lower unemployment.

“Over the past quarters, the prospects for a recession seem to get smaller, prospects for a soft landing larger," said Mervin Jebaraj at the University of Arkansas.

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"Invisible Beauty"

Bethann Hardison on why changes in the modeling industry take so long

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom

Feb 26, 2024

We hear how model and activist Bethann Hardison continues to fight for diverse runways.

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