Posts Tagged ‘economy’

5 Professional Tips for Covering India

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Vikas Bajaj , who covered India for The New York Times, and Amol Sharma, who covered the nation for The Wall Street Journal, spoke about their experiences last month at Columbia.

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Bloomberg 101: Navigating the Terminal

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The Bloomberg Terminal is a trusted resource, but it can take some getting used to.


How to Write About Shocks to the Tourism Industry

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Natural disasters can wreak havoc with regional economies in a variety of ways. Here’s how to report on the travel and leisure industries when catastrophe strikes.

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This Is What Happens If We Go Over the Fiscal Cliff

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The Tax Policy Center breaks down the tax changes. The CBO handicaps the economic consequences.


Sizing Up the Economic Damage of a Natural Disaster

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It may be years before the full cost of Hurricane Sandy is known, but business journalists have a few resources at their disposal for handicapping the damage.

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How to Cover the Breaking Number

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Reporters can take several steps to shave time off writing to make breaking news more manageable.


Steady Gains in Retail Sales Hint at Broader Growth

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Retail sales are up about 5% over last year. Here’s what it means for the economy.


Housing Market Strengthens, Clearing Hurdle to Recovery

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The Fed’s semi-monthly survey of local economic conditions suggests housing has turned a corner.


How to Cover the Jobs Report

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A step-by-step guide to reporting one of the most important stories of any month of the year.


How the Fed Prevented Another Great Depression

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Transparency and swift, unconventional actions helped ease economic strain.


How Federal Earmarks Backfire

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A study in the Journal of Political Economy reveals how big earmarks can harm local economies.


Amid Signs of Growth, Concern Over 2012

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The economy is showing hints of life, but economists have not ruled out another recession.


Consumers Scale Back, Threatening Recovery

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American shoppers’ lavish spending habits have receded at an inopportune moment for the economy.


Rising Health Care Premiums May Squeeze Wages

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A recent study suggests insurance premiums have spiked this year, putting pressure on employers to cut costs.