Winner Declared in 2012 Stock Screening Contest
By Covering Business May 15, 2012
Columbia Journalism School’s annual stock-picking contest teaches students how to use to an important journalistic tool. This year, the contest took place during a stagnant market. Read on to find which stocks performed best.
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How Recessions Affect Consumption
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By Covering Business March 15, 2012
The National Bureau of Economic Research studies how economic slowdowns affect spending habits.
Are Federal Employees Overpaid?
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By Covering Business March 14, 2012
The Congressional Budget Office compares government salaries to those of the private sector.