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BFI News·Sep 26, 2024

Aldermen weigh lawsuit, push for replacement after ShotSpotter: ‘It’s life or death’

Chicago Tribune; Jens Ludwig
BFI News·Sep 26, 2024

In Chicago, The Odds Of Surviving A Shooting Are Getting Worse

Block Club Chicago; Jens Ludwig
BFI News·Sep 24, 2024

AI Chatbot To Give Stock-Picking Advice: How Does AI Perform In The Markets?

Benzinga; Valerie Nikolaev
Topics: Technology & Innovation
BFI News·Sep 24, 2024

Corporations are not destroying America

The Washington Post; Christina Patterson
BFI News·Sep 21, 2024

Voters Love the Policies That Economists Love to Hate

The Wall Street Journal; Steven Kaplan
BFI News·Sep 19, 2024

PE firm’s many roles attract scrutiny as car parts maker seeks bankruptcy

Financial Times; Steven Kaplan
BFI News·Sep 18, 2024

Researchers: ShotSpotter helps gunshot victims receive rapid first aid. Does that change the debate?

Chicago Tribune; Jens Ludwig
BFI News·Sep 17, 2024

Will High-Efficiency Cookstoves Save Lives?

Chicago Booth Review; Joshua Dean
Topics: Energy & Environment
BFI News·Sep 17, 2024

Downtown Seattle pins big hopes on Amazon workers’ return

Axios; Austin Wright
Topics: Employment & Wages
BFI News·Sep 17, 2024

Amazon Unwinding WFH Won’t Cure Productivity Blues

Bloomberg; Ufuk Akcigit
Topics: Employment & Wages