The share of white and Hispanic Americans who were employed increased last month, after falling precipitously in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment also increased for black Americans, but it was less robust. The jobless rate for adult women, who have been hit harder in this economic downturn than men, also fell in May. Safely reopening places of business is the key to recovery, says Bill Rodgers, chief economist at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development.
New paper on car-ownership and economic, housing insecurity in informal settlements by Prof. Thakuriah
Car-ownership and economic and housing insecurity in informal settlements in seven Asian cities Abstract Informal settlements in Global South cities are often marked by inadequate infrastructure, informal employment, and insecure housing tenure among residents. While...