NPR, Wired Magazine ‘Smart Jobs’ series is a smart idea
Got a little time this weekend? It’s worth checking out a partnership between Wired Magazine and Planet Money.
The Economic Rebound: It Isn’t What You Think
Unemployment is still at 9 percent, leaving more than 12 million Americans without work. But there are bright spots in the U.S. economy. Planet Money and Wired Magazine have spent the last six months scouring economic data and interviewing people around the country to find out what areas of our economy are doing well. It’s part of a series called Smart Jobs.
Planet Money and Wired Magazine have spent the last six months scouring economic data and interviewing people around the country to find out what areas of our economy are doing well.
Adam Davidson, cofounder and cohost of NPR’s Planet Money, wrote this about the project: “Now, as the economy slowly rebounds, it is doing more than just gaining jobs. By looking closely at data from both government and academic sources, we can see the gradual emergence of a whole new category of middle-class jobs.”
Looking for a high-tech job? Try cotton. Click the arrow to listen to the NPR story:
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Keep an eye on this special report. NPR and Wired promise these stories for Monday.
- The surprising new job centers. (Coming 05.31)
- Why one tech corridor is booming. (Coming 05.31)
- The revival of small-city downtowns. (Coming 05.31)
More good business stories.
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