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April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Endless Shrimp to Cheaper Chips

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from fast food sandwiches to cushion tariffs.

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April 24, 2026
Friday's e-links
April 24, 2026
April 2026 Friday’s e-links: What We Never Knew About McDonald’s

Continuing with our April e-links, we recommend some lighthearted economic history that includes what we never knew about McDonald's.

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April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026
Why a Tariff Costs More Than Money

Because the cost of a tariff is much more than money, tariff refunds cover a small part of what U.S. small manufacturers sacrificed.

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April 23, 2026
fast food sandwich chains
April 23, 2026
What We Need to Know About Fast Food Sandwich Chains

When we think about a leading fast food sandwich chain, Jersey Mike's is a possibility but it depends on our ranking criteria.

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April 22, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Endless Shrimp
April 22, 2026
Where Endless Shrimp Stops

With the return of Endless Shrimp, Red Lobster's CEO should refer to his Economics 101 textbook to learn about a crucially relevant concept.

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April 21, 2026
cheaper chips
April 21, 2026
Where to Find a Cheaper Chip

With affordability a growing concern, a demand savvy PepsiCo realized that it needed to offer cheaper and healthier chips.

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April 20, 2026
Why We Should Worry About Jet Fuel | econlife
April 20, 2026
Why We Should Worry About Jet Fuel

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April 19, 2026
When Adult Children Live at Home | Econlife
April 19, 2026
The Adult Children That Live With Their Parents

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April 19, 2026
When Adult Children Live at Home | Econlife
April 19, 2026
The Adult Children That Live With Their Parents

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