Ideas Made to Matter Economy

Telecommuting exposes fault lines in COVID-19 economy

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New research shows those who can’t work from home bear the brunt of the pandemic’s economic fallout — particularly women with children.

Jun 25, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

3 policy proposals to bolster the post-lockdown economy

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Financial experts call for more aid to small businesses, more liquidity for banks, penalty-free access to retirement accounts — and a safe return to work.

Jun 3, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Digital Economy

What happens to industry and employment after COVID-19?

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Which companies survive and thrive depends on an ability to adapt, reorganize, and implement digital technologies.

Jun 1, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Finance

Analysts expect COVID-19 will affect top companies until 2022

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A new study shows analysts are expecting negative earnings growth this year. After 2022, they expect the situation to stabilize.

May 21, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Research

What should reopen first? Data shows the way

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Banks before gyms, colleges before cafes. A new study offers insight into how to slowly reopen businesses.

May 18, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

5 bold ideas for an economic restart

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Rent relief, corporate climate activism, labor rights, and income inequality are all on the docket post-COVID-19 lockdown.

May 7, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

In hard hit areas, fewer PPP loans for small businesses

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New research finds 15% of businesses in areas most affected by shutdowns got loans. Elsewhere, it was 30%.

May 6, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Manufacturing

Private equity fortifies business in the heartland

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Private equity looks and acts differently in the flyover states. Here’s how one investor is helping Midwest manufacturers survive COVID-19.

Apr 30, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Strategy

COVID-19 insights from MIT Sloan Management Review

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How to make better decisions, plan for long-term supply chain and economic disruptions, and reduce remote-work stress during the coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 27, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Economy

How to restart the economy with a ‘safe’ workforce

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When the time comes, restarting the economy needs to be as quick and safe as possible. Safe workers, “immunity certificates,” and digital tracking could help.

Apr 14, 2020
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