Want To Get To Know The Real France? Call A 'Random' French Person
A tourist agency in France has established a hotline that connects callers to a random French volunteer. NPR's Oliver Dearden tested it out.
ECONOMY
Racial Disparities In Wages Boil Down To One Thing: Discrimination
A new study found that a major reason for the gap in wages between black and white workers is what's left over after controlling for variables like education and experience.
Episode 725: Trade Show
On today's show: The fight over free trade. Come for the man who dreamed of world peace through trade. Stay for Robert Smith in the mean streets of Seattle.
Candidates Want To Raise The Economic Tide To Lift Opportunity, But How?
Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump talk about increasing opportunities for coming generations. Some analysts say boosting economic growth would help, but the way there is complicated.
As U.S. Economy Grows, Many Americans Struggle To Face Trade-Offs
Many economists say stronger growth is a reliable path toward boosting opportunity. But they also agree that many Americans are not ready to face the trade-offs that come with a more dynamic economy.
Clinton, Trump Differ On How To Create Economic Opportunity In The U.S.
Hillary Clinton tends to focus on the importance of education in creating opportunity. For Donald Trump, the emphasis is on cutting taxes and rewriting trade agreements.
Harvard Endowment Investment Declines 2 Percent
The nation's largest university endowment is underperforming and faces challenges due to churning leadership and a questionable investment strategy.
Amid A Business Boom, A Wealth Gap Between Races Leaves Some Struggling
The growing gap between America's rich and poor plagues many cities, including Boston, where the economy is flourishing. But a legacy of racial discrimination has left a huge wealth divide.
Springfield, Ohio, Launches Efforts To Restart Struggling Economy
It's population has shrunk and many of its manufacturing jobs have also disappeared. The city is working hard on a turnaround plan, but young people are still more likely to leave than stay.
A City Looks To STEM School To Lift Economy, But Will Grads Stay?
What can a city in decline do to make a comeback? In Springfield, Ohio, a new school is trying to turn the tide. But local leaders say keeping young people from moving away is key to economic revival.