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New research debunks a common fear about welfare: South Africa's cash grant for unemployed adults actually helps more people look for work, not fewer. Six years after launching as emergency COVID relief, the program proves financial support can be a ladder, not a safety net that traps people.
A groundbreaking study reveals we could lift 830 million people out of extreme poverty for just $318 billion a year. That's less than what the world spends on alcohol, and researchers now have a smart way to identify exactly who needs help.
Despite dire predictions, new research shows AI hasn't triggered mass job losses yet. Workers and policymakers still have time to prepare for the tech transition ahead.
A new report shows how immigrants are filling critical labor gaps and driving economic growth in Michigan, offering a roadmap to reverse the state's population decline. The findings highlight real solutions to workforce shortages affecting healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond.
New research shows Seattle's delivery worker minimum pay law raised base wages but didn't boost overall earnings. The findings offer crucial lessons for cities nationwide trying to help gig workers.