ECONOMY

Travel Ban Puts Travel Industry On Edge

8:08am July 02, 2017

To better understand how the Trump administration's travel ban is affecting the American tourism industry, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Claudia Menezes, a tour operator based in Orlando, Fla.

What's Next After States Miss Budget Deadline?

5:34pm July 01, 2017

by Michel Martin

Many states failed to pass a budget by a Friday, June 30 deadline. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Hicks, executive director of the National Association of State Budget Officers about the impact.

Is Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike Doing More Harm Than Good?

7:52am July 01, 2017

A study suggests the most recent minimum wage hike in Seattle may be doing harm. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., about the impact of Seattle's push for $15/hour.

Low Gas Prices Lead Millions Of People To Plan Summer Travel

6:17pm June 30, 2017

by David Schaper

Gas prices are the lowest for summer in more than decade, and that's leading millions of people to plan to load up the kids in the minivan or SUV and hit the road this summer.

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Cash machines in a supermarket in Kiev weren't working on Wednesday after a cyberattack paralyzed computers in Ukraine and elsewhere. Victims included government offices, energy companies, banks and gas stations.

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Ukraine Cyberattack Wasn't Really About Ransom, Security Experts Say

4:12pm June 30, 2017

by Kathy Goldgeier

Although the virus that spread through government and commercial computers Tuesday looked like ransomware, cyber experts say it was a "wiper" intended to erase data and disrupt business.

Many upper caste Hindus consider the cow holy and have long rallied to ban beef eating. Critics of the government see the new animal cruelty rules as an effort to cater to these demands.

New Rules Against Animal Cruelty Raise The Stake For India's Beef Wars

3:21pm June 30, 2017

by Sandip Roy

The rules ban cattle sale for slaughter at livestock markets and come at a time of escalating tensions between Hindu extremists and beef-eating minorities. They could also hurt India's beef exports.

Chris Patten, Hong Kong's last British governor, listens to questions during a dialogue session with students at Hong Kong University in November.

Hong Kong's Last British Governor Criticizes Beijing 20 Years After Handover

11:50am June 30, 2017

by Scott Neuman

On the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, Chris Patten has harsh words for Beijing's heavy-handed approach to the governance of the territory.

Potential annual damages are shown on the county-level in a scenario in which emissions of greenhouse gasses continue at current rates. Negative damages indicate economic benefits.

Mapping The Potential Economic Effects Of Climate Change

6:16pm June 29, 2017

by Christopher Joyce

Scientists and economists predict what parts of the U.S. may get hit hardest by climate change. A new study goes county by county to gauge the potential cost of global warming.

Researchers Analyze Economic Impact Of Climate Change In The U.S.

4:31pm June 29, 2017

by Christopher Joyce

A team of scientists and economists claims they've come up with the most thorough analysis of the cost of climate change in the U.S. Most of the country will suffer economic loss in addition to higher mortality from heat waves and loss of agriculture productivity by 2100. But like all predictions far into the future, this one has a wide range of outcomes and could be overshadowed by new technology still to be invented.

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The Land Of Lincoln Is Penniless: Is It A Warning Or An Outlier?

3:53pm June 29, 2017

Unlike cities, states can't legally go bankrupt. So what happens if Illinois keeps avoiding its bills?