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It is perhaps true that unhealthy habits are more concentrated among poor Americans, a disproportionate number of whom are black. But these habits themselves are a consequence of economic conditions, not to mention the stresses of racism.

India's economic growth slows to 7%

India's economy grew at an annual rate of 7% between April and June, official figures have shown.

Japan's growth revised sharply higher

Growth in the Japanese economy in the first quarter revised sharply higher, official government data shows.

December 11, 2015
December 11, 2015

When inequality kills

It is perhaps true that unhealthy habits are more concentrated among poor Americans, a disproportionate number of whom are black. But these habits themselves are a consequence of economic conditions, not to mention the stresses of racism.

August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015

India's economic growth slows to 7%

India's economy grew at an annual rate of 7% between April and June, official figures have shown.

June 8, 2015
June 8, 2015

Japan's growth revised sharply higher

Growth in the Japanese economy in the first quarter revised sharply higher, official government data shows.

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