"As well as containing the loss of life, committing to long-term social distancing structured to keep core workers active can significantly smooth the economic costs of the disease."

New research: Ending lockdown would hurt the economy even more

Marshmallow Test

New economic research shows that ending lockdowns early and re-opening businesses would cause twice the economic damage as staying the course.

New Research: Ending Lockdown Would Hurt the Economy Even More

"Labor shortfalls among core workers in particular strip more value from the economy."

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PeerStreet is disrupting the way we invest in the lucrative Real Estate market.

Real Estate investing has finally evolved thanks to this innovative peer-to-peer platform

Brands We Love

PeerStreet's online peer-to-peer real estate investing platform is disrupting the market and changing they way people invest.

Real Estate Investing Has Finally Evolved Thanks to This Innovative Peer-to-Peer Platform

Platforms like PeerStreet are the future of real estate loans.

This fintech firm's investing platform could change real estate forever

A fintech firm called PeerStreet is changing the way we invest in Real Estate with its automated, peer-to-peer investment platform.

This Fintech Firm’s Investing Platform Could Change Real Estate Forever

PeerStreet's peer-to-peer automated investing platform is changing the game.

"There is often a curiously inverse relationship between how well forecasters thought they were doing and how well they did."

Specific people are weirdly good at predicting the future

Outlook Hazy

A growing body of evidence suggests that people who dabble in all sorts of fields are better at predicting the future than narrowly-focused experts.

Specific People Are Weirdly Good at Predicting the Future

Peer into the crystal ball.

"I think I have a special responsibility to elevate policy and solutions that can deal with these issues, but also to change these caricatures we have of people who are no different than anyone else."

A California city just launched a basic income trial

One For All

Stockton, California, is in the early stages of its experimental trial of a universal basic income trial. A small group of people is getting $500 per month.

A California City Just Launched a Basic Income Trial

Stockton, California will pay 130 residents for 18 months.

An Indian state is launching what some are calling the most ambitious basic income program in history.

India is launching the largest basic income experiment in history

Sci-Fi Visions

India is about to launch a basic income experiment that will provide cash payments to each of its 610,000 citizens — reportedly the largest in history.

India Is Launching the Largest Basic Income Experiment in History

"With the rise of global inequality, we want to ensure that we bridge the gap."

A new study shows basic income doesn't deter people from working

SO BASIC

Federal research into universal basic income shows that regular cash payments don't reduce employment at all. In fact, it seems to help.

A New Study Shows Basic Income Doesn't Deter People From Working

We have evidence that UBI truly helps, but it won’t solve our problems.

A New Study Shows Basic Income Doesn’t Deter People From Working

Former general: The US will likely fight a war with China

Worst Timeline

Retired Lt. General Ben Hodges predicted that American and China will be at war in 15 years. Odds are his prediction won't help.

Former General: The US Will Likely Fight a War With China

A retired U.S. General is making dangerous predictions.

Automation could destroy poor economies, says historian

Money Makes the World Go Round

What if rich countries can afford to provide universal basic income, but poor countries can't, increasing global inequality?

Automation Could Destroy Poor Economies, Says Historian

How will poor governments afford basic income?

Some jobs and tasks are going to be automated. We need to make sure the people who lose out land on their feet.

If artificial intelligence only benefits a select few, everyone loses

Artificial Intelligence

The way things are today, the AI-based economy of the future will only benefit those who are already doing just fine for themselves.

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