Economy
Can The U.S. Economy Keep Growing?
Gross domestic product growth in the second quarter was projected at more than 4 percent, the fastest pace in years. But most economists think stronger growth is short-term and won't be sustained.
How To Find Out If 'Women's Empowerment' Programs Really Empower Women
A group of researchers are finding creative ways — through experimental games and scenarios — to quantify how much control women have over their lives.
GDP Growth Is Small Comfort To Business Owners Grappling With Tariffs
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jane Hardy, CEO of the Brinly-Hardy Co., who says she's had to layoff workers because of a 37 percent hike in domestic steel prices due to tariffs.
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Friday News Roundup - International
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GDP Is Up 4.1 Percent: What That Means
The U.S. economy surged at the strongest pace in nearly four years, according to Commerce numbers. NPR's Chris Arnold talks to Rachel Martin about it and President Trump is set to deliver a statement.
What's Behind The Surge In GDP
The U.S. economy surged in the second quarter at a rate of 4.1 percent, the strongest pace in nearly four years. David Wessel, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses what that means.
U.S. Economy Surges To A 4.1 Percent Growth Pace In 2nd Quarter
A key measure of the economy's health showed a dramatic pickup, which President Trump called "amazing." But some analysts doubt the higher growth rate will last.
U.S. Economic Growth At 4.1 Percent For 2nd Quarter
President Trump has been promising to launch the economy into high gear. The Commerce Department on Friday said GDP grew at 4.1 percent for the second quarter, nearly double the first-quarter rate.