This Halloween-themed episode of "The Indicator from Planet Money" features co-hosts Adrian Ma, Wailin Wong, and Darian Woods discussing three economic indicators of the week. Adrian Ma reports on Amazon's decision to cut 14,000 corporate jobs, partly attributing it to AI, and notes a broader trend of companies like Salesforce and Walmart integrating AI while reducing workforce. Darian Woods presents research indicating that cellphone bans in schools can boost student grades by 1.1 percentile, though initial implementation may lead to a temporary rise in suspensions. Wailin Wong discusses the 10.8% average increase in Halloween candy prices, attributing it to tariffs on cocoa products, and highlights an example of shrinkflation in a Costco candy variety pack. The episode concludes with Adrian Ma announcing a temporary leave from the show.
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