Claudia Goldin earned the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics for her in-depth research on women and jobs. She collected data on women’s work in the U.S. for over two centuries. This research sheds light on the shifts in roles and earnings for women. Jakob Svensson, the committee chair, praises Goldin’s work. He believes it’s crucial […]
Related Posts
Brazil’s Top Court Calls Prison System Unconstitutional
Brazil’s Supreme Court STF declared the country’s prison system unconstitutional and gave the government six months to draft a reform plan. All justices agreed on this during a recent hearing. This decision follows a 2015 lawsuit highlighting poor prison conditions and human rights abuses. The STF reaffirmed earlier measures, such as immediate hearings after arrests. […]
Mercado Libre’s $4 Billion Brazilian Bet, Creating 6,500 Jobs
Mercado Libre, the titan of Latin American digital commerce, has unveiled a bold initiative to strengthen its Brazilian segment. With an impressive investment of 19 billion Brazilian reais (about $4.1 billion), the plan targets a major expansion in logistics and the enhancement of its digital payment service, Mercado Pago. This strategy is poised to create […]