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The winner-take-all economy is ruining art, too
News, Allison Schrager, Published on 06/05/2024
» I was on the whole disappointed by this year's Whitney Biennial -- it was hard for me to tell if one video installation was art or an HR training video -- but as an economist, I have to admit the exhibition was successful in at least one respect: It did what art is supposed to do, which is to hold up a mirror to our society and economy. And this year's biennial shows how America's elite institutions are stifling innovation and creativity.
It's a good time to be working
News, Allison Schrager, Published on 07/03/2024
» The pandemic was so bad for working women, especially mothers, that it was known in some quarters as the "she-cession". But the recovery -- and can we please not call it the "she-covery" -- has been pretty good for them.
Netflix wants to charge users who share accounts
Business, Gareth Vipers and Allison Prang, Published on 19/03/2022
» After years of turning a blind eye to password sharing, Netflix Inc has had enough.
Microsoft Eclipses Apple as Most Valuable Company
Business, Allison Prang, Published on 01/11/2021
» Microsoft Corp. is once again the most valuable company in the U.S., with the software heavyweight's market cap hitting $2.49 trillion and surpassing Apple Inc. for the first time in more than a year.
How Honest Should You Be During Your Exit Interview?
Business, ALLISON POHLE, Published on 09/08/2021
» Millions of people have quit their jobs this year, and many more are expected to join them.
Microsoft to Close Its Retail Stores
Business, Allison Prang, Published on 29/06/2020
» Microsoft Corp. is exiting bricks-and-mortar retail after opening its first location more than a decade ago, as the tech giant focuses on bolstering its digital storefronts.
Hilton Cutting About 22% of Global Corporate Workforce
Business, Allison Prang & Craig Karmin, Published on 18/06/2020
» Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. said it is cutting nearly 22% of its corporate workforce globally, in what analysts said is one of the deepest job cuts so far by a major lodging company in response to the coronavirus pandemic.