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OECD countries experienced declining native population growth and rising net immigration over 1990-2024. We compile a new dataset of net immigration rates to OECD countries from all origins and show that most of the increase came from non-OECD countries and was predominantly high-skilled. Push factors, network effects, and policy indices explain little of the large…
Accounting firms have a new kind of pipeline problem, and it’s no longer about filling a shortage of entry-level roles — it’s finding enough mid-level managers. Processing Content The profession has long been plagued with a talent shortage — not enough college students are studying accounting, fewer go on to work in a firm and…
Listen to the article 12 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The consulting industry is entering one of the most significant periods of change in its history. Consulting firms are navigating two significant shifts that are driving this change. Artificial intelligence is changing how advisory work is performed,…
Having a fireplace out on the porch is one of those things many of us crave. Lucky are those who get to enjoy this feature. However, it becomes a rare luxury when the square footage is at a premium, like in tiny houses. A new wave of micro-dwelling is seeking to change that by putting…
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. It’s likely not surprising that the markets have been a roller coaster of a ride the last few years, with crypto, stocks, bonds, and real…
It seems like just yesterday, Elon Musk was anointed the world’s first trillionaire by capital markets. Now, with Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX +1.96%) stock down 43% from highs set in the days following its initial public offering (IPO), Musk’s net worth is close to getting cut in half as bearish sentiment sets in. Are we…
There are mid-century modern jewels, and then there’s Dakota Johnson’s home, which continues to set the standard. Hidden on a West Hollywood cul-de-sac, Dakota’s home dates back to 1947, designed by celebrated architect Carl Maston. In 2016, Pierce & Ward turned it into a masterclass in architectural harmony. The mid-century modern living room, particularly, relies…
In the early 1970s, bonds were boring. You bought them, filed them away in a drawer, and clipped coupons until maturity. The prevailing wisdom treated fixed income as a static, buy-and-hold asset class. Bill Gross and a small team at Pacific Mutual in Newport Beach saw it differently. They began trading bonds actively, using newly…
Shein’s U.S. business is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, the fast-fashion giant revealed in documents connected to its upcoming Hong Kong initial public offering. In the filing, the Chinese-founded company didn’t say what the FTC is investigating, but the disclosure appears to be the first time the probe was made public. “We are…
