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Softening the blow of COVID-19 bankruptcies
New research suggests accommodations by banks and the courts can help at least some small businesses survive bankruptcy.

Top bank regulator: ‘The economy needs to reopen’
U.S. acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks predicted a V-shaped recovery but said a second stimulus may still be needed.

The case for an 'automation tax'
Some automation displaces workers and lowers wages. A new report argues that taxing the right technologies could help remedy this.

How the gig economy can reduce unemployment and debt
In areas where Uber operates, car owners saw fewer unemployment claims and credit delinquencies from 2012 to 2016.

How investors can play the Fed in market downturns
New research shows aggressive Fed intervention in the financial markets can wind up increasing asset price volatility.

How unemployment benefits spur new business creation
Data from France shows that unemployment benefits can encourage entrepreneurs to open up new businesses and boost the economy.

5 ways to stabilize the COVID-19 economy
Financial experts recommend a second stimulus package, a vaccine timeline, guards against inflation, and other government responses to the crisis.

5 predictions for the global economy
3 economists on unemployment, consumer spending, and a timeline for recovery.

Telecommuting exposes fault lines in COVID-19 economy
New research shows those who can’t work from home bear the brunt of the pandemic’s economic fallout — particularly women with children.

3 policy proposals to bolster the post-lockdown economy
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.