Beware Of 'Shrinkflation,' Inflation's Devious Cousin
Products are shrinking. Only some people are noticing.
Economy
A $500 Sign-On Bonus To Deliver Pizzas? Here's What To Know About Hiring Incentives
Employers from Amazon to Disney World are offering big hiring incentives right now. While they're a great tool for employers, they're not always as good for workers.
People Are Walking Away From Jobs That They Say Aren't Cutting It Anymore
Americans are leaving their jobs in record numbers. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to three people who have reimagined their working lives — and their lives away from work.
Capitalism Has Become An Ideology In Today's America. Here's How It Happened
What started as an economic system has become an all-encompassing force. That wasn't inevitable. NPR's Throughline examines a project that has taken hundreds of years — and is still developing.
Rural Ambulance Services At Risk As Volunteers Age And Expenses Mount
To keep emergency services afloat in rural areas, communities will have to go beyond volunteer-based programs to get people to distant hospitals, experts say. Meanwhile, some 911 calls go unanswered.
The Dark Side Of Being An Olympic Host City
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with professor Jules Boykoff of Pacific University, author of four books on the Olympics, about issues associated with being an host city for the games.
The U.S. Saw Its Biggest Gain In Jobs Since Last Summer
The American jobs market is hot at more and more people spend money and venture out for good and services.
Businesses Are Rapidly Hiring And Wages Are Up — But There Still Aren't Workers
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate reached 5.9%. Job growth accelerated in the last two months, but many employers say they'd happily hire more workers if they could.
California's Eviction Moratorium Was Extended — But Its End Looms For Many Renters
When California's eviction moratorium ends, the rental market faces a crisis. Renters in arrears could end up homeless, and landlords could end up holding the bag on months of unpaid rent.
June's Labor Data Is Not As Strong As Many Employers Would Have Liked
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate was largely the same as in May. Many sectors, including restaurants and factories, have struggled to find enough workers.