Great Recession Archives

Here’s why US workers can be optimistic about the next decade

The demand for labor should remain steady as investments in robotics and other high-tech systems lead to new kinds of work. “Automation can have an upside for workers by increasing the quality of jobs,” says Alicia Sasser Modestino, an economist and associate professor at Northeastern.

by Ian Thomsen December 23, 2021

Generation Z and the future of higher education

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun said Tuesday morning that the university’s new national survey of Generation Z sheds light on key areas where higher education must adapt to meet the needs of its customers—students—both now and in the future.

by Greg St. Martin November 19, 2014

Lessons learned from the financial crisis

Global financial experts reflected on the causes of the Great Recession and 2008’s global financial crisis and presented advice to avoid similar calamities at a daylong conference organized by Northeastern students.

by Joe O'Connell April 8, 2014

3Qs: As debt-limit deadline nears, more economic pain looms

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geitner says Congress has until August 2nd to approve an increase in the federal debt limit — enabling the Treasury to borrow more money — or the U.S. government will not be able to meet all of its financial obligations. Here, Northeastern finance and economics instructor Richard Goettle discusses what could happen to the economy if Congress and the White House fail to find common ground.

by Jason Kornwitz June 28, 2011

Great Recession

Here’s why US workers can be optimistic about the next decade

Generation Z and the future of higher education

Lessons learned from the financial crisis

3Qs: As debt-limit deadline nears, more economic pain looms

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