Economy
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Interactive Map: How Fragile Are The Worlds Major Cities
View the Interactive map by clicking the image: The world is urbanizing at a breakneck pace. But not all regions are moving at the same speed. Most population growth today and tomorrow will occur in the sprawling cities and slums of Africa and Asia. Just three countries — China, India and Nigeria — will account for…
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DC Minimum Wage Hike Leads to Largest Loss of Restaurant Jobs In 15 Years
The minimum wage hike in Washington, D.C, is already devastating employment in the region and is linked to the largest loss of restaurant jobs in the last 15 years. Officials raised the minimum wage in July of 2015 to $10.50 per hour, up from $8.25 since 2014. The Employment Policies Institute revealed in a May…