5 Professional Tips for Covering India
By Covering Business May 16, 2013
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
By Julia Leite February 2, 2013
The Bloomberg Terminal is a trusted resource, but it can take some getting used to.
How to Write About Shocks to the Tourism Industry
By Newley Purnell December 12, 2012
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
By the Editors November 12, 2012
The Tax Policy Center breaks down the tax changes. The CBO handicaps the economic consequences.
Sizing Up the Economic Damage of a Natural Disaster
By the Editors November 5, 2012
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
By Carl Gutierrez October 27, 2012
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
By Covering Business October 19, 2012
Retail sales are up about 5% over last year. Here’s what it means for the economy.
Housing Market Strengthens, Clearing Hurdle to Recovery
By Covering Business
The Fed’s semi-monthly survey of local economic conditions suggests housing has turned a corner.
How to Cover the Jobs Report
By the Editors September 10, 2012
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
By Covering Business March 15, 2012
Transparency and swift, unconventional actions helped ease economic strain.
How Federal Earmarks Backfire
By Covering Business March 14, 2012
A study in the Journal of Political Economy reveals how big earmarks can harm local economies.
Amid Signs of Growth, Concern Over 2012
By Covering Business December 15, 2011
The economy is showing hints of life, but economists have not ruled out another recession.
Consumers Scale Back, Threatening Recovery
By Covering Business
American shoppers’ lavish spending habits have receded at an inopportune moment for the economy.
Rising Health Care Premiums May Squeeze Wages
By Covering Business
A recent study suggests insurance premiums have spiked this year, putting pressure on employers to cut costs.
