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Flipside of the burger dream

Article Abstract:

Media coverage about life in the US gives the impression that life is very comfortable there, especially as unemployment is very low. In fact, this is not the case at all. Many ordinary people are very anxious about the future as they struggle to survive in poorly-paid employment that offers no health benefits, permanence or opportunity to save for retirement. In academic life, it is common for people to have to move from one short-term teaching assignment to the next. Many young professionals in academic life are frustrated and disillusioned.

Social aspects, Column, Job security, Income distribution

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You go figure it out

Article Abstract:

Statistics which seem to present strong evidence in favour or against a particular argument can lead academics to make claims which later prove to be incorrect. This can have serious consequences for both individuals and society. Most recently, statistics from a number of influential organisations have been used to claim that the US is seeing extensive downsizing. It is important to take an overall view, not becoming too wrapped up in individual sets of statistics.

Statistics, Statistics (Data)

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Imagine living on $1 a day

Article Abstract:

World poverty is terrifying and occurs not only in developing nations, but also in developed countries. A conference held at the Aspen Institute in 2000 to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary looked at this topic and tried to find positive approaches to solve this problem.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, International aspects, Poverty, Aspen Institute

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