Rosie the Riveters Honored with Congressional Gold Medal

18 women who worked as Rosie the Riveters during WWII are honored as Congressional Gold Medal recipients at the National World War Two Museum in New Orleans, recognized for their contribution to the war effort and breaking gender barriers in the workforce.

Immigration Impact on U.S. Population Growth

The United States' population growth in a single year was solely driven by immigration for the first time. The immigrant population reached a record high, representing 14.3% of the overall population. Immigrants and their children are projected to account for all future U.S. labor force growth. Tighter immigration restrictions may impact labor force data. Birth rates among American women are declining.

Economic Empowerment of Women in Mexico

A report estimates that if women participated in the labor force at the same rate as men in Mexico, the country could boost its annual economic activity by over 25%, equivalent to $390.5 billion.

Productivity Growth and Capital Investment in Rich Countries

Weak capital investment in rich countries has held back productivity growth over the last 15 years, but this trend may be changing. The pathway to higher incomes and standards of living relies on economies deploying their labor forces more productively.