India has a young, vast work force that is expanding as China’s ages and shrinks. But the country’s immense size also lays bare its enormous challenges.
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Why China’s Shrinking Population Is a Problem for Everyone
China struggled for years to curtail its rapid population growth. Now that its population is declining, economists and others fear serious implications for China and countries around the world.
How Janelle Jones’s Story About Black Women and the Economy Caught On
The first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department advanced the idea that lifting up people on the margins helps everyone else, too.
In China, Young People Ditch Prestige Jobs for Manual Labor
Some people who’ve walked away from China’s grueling corporate culture say it’s worth the financial sacrifice. “I was tired of living like that,” one said.
How Ukraine’s Battered Steel Industry Galvanized Its War Effort
Ukraine’s iron- and steel-producing factories have made body armor, helmets and armored plates for vehicles — and steelworkers risked their lives rolling out heavy machinery at the beginning of the war to help physically block the Russian advance.
Transport Workers Go on Strike in Germany
One of the largest public transportation walkouts in decades was intended to give unions leverage as they seek raises to keep pace with rising inflation.
Macron Appears Ready to Tough Out France’s Pension Crisis
Amid protests in the streets and in Parliament, the French leader shows no sign of scrapping a law that raises the retirement age.
Lead Exposure From U.S. Car Batteries Threatens Health of Mexican Workers
The removal of lead from car batteries, many from the United States, at recycling plants in northern Mexico has led to high levels of lead contamination, a new report found.
Lead Exposure From U.S. Car Batteries Threatens Health of Mexican Workers
The removal of lead from car batteries, many from the United States, at recycling plants in northern Mexico has led to high levels of lead contamination, a new report found.
French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote
Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on.