Covering Childcare Through an Economic Lens
Childcare and Economic Development Are Inextricably Linked
Covering childcare involves examining the workforce and workers’ rights. Seek out local organizations, say Child Care Resources Inc.’s Janet Singerman and WFAE’s Ely Portillo.
Long-Term Care Insurance, Costs Need Journalists’ Attention
Keeping Score on Progress and Policies to Support Caregiving
Washington Post’s Michelle Singletary and SCAN Foundation President Sarita Mohanty urge journalists to demystify caregiving costs.
Trade Industry Lacks Key Data
Insufficient Data, Inaccurate Assumptions
Established companies often “clueless about trade agreements,” said Deborah Elms of the Asian Trade Center.
Climate Change Threatens Asian Trade
Climate Change Threatens Food Security
Attacking climate change creates jobs and investment opportunities, say Lim Tuang Liang and Syed Mubarak.
U.S. vs. China: Don’t Call it a Cold War
U.S. and China Depend On Each Other
Reality is, the U.S. depends on China, says Bilahari Kausikan, former Permanent Secretary for Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Making Trade Journalism Come Alive
Write for the Public Interest
Combining data and real people make trade journalism compelling, say Su-Lin Tan of the South China Morning Post and Wahyu Dhyatmika of Tempo Digital.
Politics Slow ASEAN’s Economic Agreements
Be Wary of Shifting Goalposts
The ASEAN Economic Community aims to connect Asian economies. Yet full integration may be impossible, says National University of Singapore’s Denis Hew.
APEC Trade Not Immune from External Forces
Trade Still Recovering from Pandemic Plunge
Even weather can disrupt trade, says Carlos Kuriyama of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
‘China Shock’ Effect Prompts Scramble to Respond
Countries Readjust, Consumers Pay
China’s skyrocketing economic influence alters labor markets
Economic Data Viz Tool Helps Tell Trade Stories
How to Analyze the Relationship Between Countries and Products
Annie White and Tim Cheston with the Harvard Growth Lab’s Atlas of Economic Complexity explore the links between countries and what they produce.
International Trade Transcends Bottom Lines
You've Heard of the Values Voter. What About the Values Trade Negotiator?
From human rights to climate, trade agreements are now used "to advance a whole bunch of stuff that has nothing to do with trade," said Stephen Olson.
The Troubling ‘Patchwork’ of U.S. Child Labor Laws
Who Decides What Labor is Appropriate?
Child labor can mean a first job, or it can mean something far more exploitative. Jennifer Sherer of the Economic Policy Institute asks who should decide.
How to Cover Bank Failures
Know What Agencies Are Involved in the Banking Crisis, AP Financial Reporter Advises
Two U.S. banks failed in March 2023. AP U.S. Treasury reporter Fatima Hussein shares her tips on covering the 2023 global banking crisis.
Making Lived Experience the Bottom Line
Diversifying Coverage of Finance and Business
Finance and economics affect everyone. Stacy-Marie Ishmael of Bloomberg says more journalists of color should be providing context in those realms.
‘Just Get Rid of the Debt Ceiling’
If the U.S. Defaults, What Happens Next?
Steve Ellis, president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, says the debt ceiling is no longer a “legitimate policy tool.” Here’s why.
The Cost of COVID: Education Funding Explained
Quantifying School Spending — and the Toll Extracted by the Pandemic
What journalists should know covering U.S. learning loss. Ash Dhammani of Georgetown’s Edunomics Lab how to use the first-ever spending database for public schools.
Deglobalization and How to Cover It
A Metamorphosis in International Relations
Traditional reporting on trade has been upended as the world splits into new blocs, with the U.S. and the EU attempting to cripple Russia’s economy and constrain China.
Deciphering U.S. Treasury Sanctions
Scott R. Anderson of Brookings Institution Decodes Economic Jargon for Business and Political Reporters
U.S. sanctions and secondary sanctions are expanding. Stay ahead of the news with this primer on how to understand U.S. Treasury actions and mine its website.
Reporting the Future of Aging
The Global Aging Phenomenon Deserves More Contextualized Coverage
The world’s rapidly aging population is one of the biggest stories our time. So why aren’t more journalists tackling it?
Who is Allowed to Retire?
Over 50 Million Americans Are Currently Living With No Retirement Plans
Why are so many Americans lacking a proper retirement plan? And how does an unstable retirement fund affect the lives of everyday workers, particularly older and minority groups? Two experts weigh in.
How to Find Stories in Employment Data
Plan Your Stories Around the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Release Calendar
Looking at unemployment trends can lead to larger investigation. AARP’s Senior Policy Advisor Jen Schramm shares her data tips with NPF fellows.
Battling Artificial Intelligence Bias
Is Artificial Intelligence Edging Out Older Applicants?
Artificial Intelligence allows HR to sort through hundreds of resumes in seconds. But are older workers being ousted? Artificial Intelligence experts weigh in.
Overtime or Out of Time?
Harvard Researcher Outlines The Barriers To Productive Late Life Work
Delayed retirement is a unicorn for most people—but it doesn’t have to be.
Living Longer, Working Longer: The Numbers
Workforce Participation, Active Grandparenting on the Rise, Commissioner Says
The Baby Boomers are the healthiest, wealthiest, best educated generation ever – but also “extraordinarily unequal,’ Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Willliam Beach says.
Age Discrimination is Pervasive, Says AARP Chief Public Policy Officer
Social Security Isn’t Going Bankrupt, But Large Fraction of Aging Americans at Risk
Age discrimination, caregiving crisis are under-covered stories that audiences care about deeply, policy expert Debra Whitman argues.
How Aquaponics Fits Into the Circular Economy
Singapore Start-Up Innovates Sustainable Vertical Farming Methods
Journalists observed V-Plus Agritech's combination of aquaponics and IoT that's aimed at spreading sustainable, resilient vertical farms.
Can You Define Digital Trade? Fintech?
How Data Protection, E-Commerce and Fintech Are (And Aren’t) Changing How Journalists Cover Trade
Digital economy agreements have been happening for more than two decades, yet there’s still no single accepted definition of "digital trade."
Supply Chain Issues: Is Friendshoring the Solution?
Outlook for 'Ally Shoring' in Southeast Asia is Mixed, Experts Tell Business Journalists
Many companies are considering shifting some supply chains to Southeast Asia as a hedge against disruption. But will they do it?
Could China Overtake US in GDP?
How China’s Future as an Economic Superpower Affects U.S Relations
Economists tell journalists how COVID and a trade war have hammered both the U.S. and Chinese economies. Can China still overtake the U.S.? And how bad was America's "China Shock," really?
Global Order at a Tipping Point
Global Trade is at a Historic Inflection Point
The international economy beat is now about covering the breakup of the global world order. How did we get here and what’s next?
ASEAN, RCEP, IPEF and WTO: What Reporters Need to Know
A Crib Sheet on Asian Trade for Journalists
An Asian trade expert decodes the alphabet soup of trade deals and frameworks.
‘Hyper Globalization as We’ve Known It Is Over’
Global Trade Upheaval: Is “Glocalization” Next?
For the past 30 years, the answer to "what's your growth strategy?" has been one word: China. Now, all of that is changing, says Alex Capri, a research fellow with the Hinrich Foundation.
How to Cover Supply Chain Snafus in 2022
And why you shouldn’t use the word “shortage”
An economist and two journalists explain how to find the human stories, where to find good data and how to understand changing demand. Also, what happens if Russia invades Ukraine?
How to Track Government Spending
Watchdogs GAO and Taxpayers for Common Sense Share Tips for Journalists
“Budgets aren’t about numbers. They’re about priorities.”
Budgets, Debts and Deficits
More Spending, Less Revenue, Bigger Problems
The federal budget process can be tricky to navigate. Learning the basics can help better inform audiences.
Covering the Supreme Court
Be Prepared — Before and After the Gavel Strikes
The law and its players can be intimidating. Don’t let it consume you. Rely on your journalism skills.
Ransomware and Retaliation
Pay Up, or Strike Back? Covering the Fallout from Cyberattacks
Should companies hit with ransomware be allowed to hack their attackers back? Can their customers win negligence suits?
Financing Rural America
Biden Admin. Pumps $1.25 Billion into Rural Lending
Community development financial institution experts say CDFIs can help alleviate rural poverty and racial inequities where previous pandemic relief failed. How journalists can track COVID-19 federal funding in their communities.
Russian Disinformation 2021
How to investigate — and understand — disinformation by foreign adversaries.
Moscow continues to use bots, super-connectors and fake news stories to inflame and divide Americans. Their goal: Preventing consensus.
Cybersecurity Villains and Superheroes
No Easy Fix to Ransomware, Microsoft Expert Says. It Will Take a Village.
Cyberattacks and norms have changed. Journalists should profile defenders and solutions that work, not just cyber villains.
