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The Risks Hidden in Public Pension Funds

Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Jobs Sit Empty in the Public Sector, So Unions Help Recruit

Shortages of state and city personnel, especially those who must work on site, are so dire that unions are helping to get people in the door.

By Lydia DePillis

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Too Many Workers, or Too Few: India’s Colossal Employment Challenge

In some places, educated young people are desperate for steady employment in the world’s most populous nation. In others, factory owners struggle to retain workers.

By Alex Travelli Hari Kumar and Atul Loke

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China’s Young Elite Clamber for Government Jobs. Some Come to Regret It.

With youth unemployment high, millions will take this month’s Civil Service exam. But for those who get jobs, the reality can be monotonous work that blurs the line with personal lives.

By Claire Fu

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