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Danielle Kurtzleben

Danielle Kurtzleben

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Danielle Kurtzleben

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    What we didn’t learn from the economic crisisWhat we didn’t learn from the economic crisis
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    One of the world’s best-known economic commentators takes on the question of what we learned from the financial crisis.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    How much more legroom you get in first class, in one chartHow much more legroom you get in first class, in one chart
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    Here’s a look at the seat-size differences between the front and back of the plane.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    Congress: where men talk to men about issues of national importanceCongress: where men talk to men about issues of national importance
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    A new analysis shows only around one-quarter of witnesses before House committees are women.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    Why you need a bachelor’s degree to be a secretary todayWhy you need a bachelor’s degree to be a secretary today
    Labor

    A new report finds jobs are “up-credentialing.” That may mean an oversupply of college grads, but it may also mean employers are getting lazy.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
    Technology
    What you need to know about the new Apple WatchWhat you need to know about the new Apple Watch
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    Here’s a list of some of the things to know about apple’s new smartwatch.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
    Technology
    Before you get an Apple Watch, learn the basics of smartwatchesBefore you get an Apple Watch, learn the basics of smartwatches
    Technology

    Dick Tracy used to be the only person with a communication device on his wrist. Apple might change that on a massive scale.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    Why are Millennials abandoning credit cards?Why are Millennials abandoning credit cards?
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    A new study finds Millennials are ditching plastic. That might hurt them in the future.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    One piece of good news from the August jobs reportOne piece of good news from the August jobs report
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    Need a pick-me-up after the disappointing August jobs report? Check out these two charts.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    Inside the maddeningly slow wage recoveryInside the maddeningly slow wage recovery
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    The latest jobs report shows wages are (ever so slowly) inching back.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    One depressing chart about the recovering labor marketOne depressing chart about the recovering labor market
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    Today’s job report is discouraging enough. Here’s one more bit of upsetting news about it.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben