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April 17, 2022
Arizona Iced Tea aluminum can
April 17, 2022
A Tale of Two T’s: AriZona and the Model T

When we see that AriZona tea has stayed at the same price for 30 years, we can ask if its cost cutting is like the Model T.

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April 16, 2022
economic news roundup
April 16, 2022
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Job Switchers to Stuck Ships

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from a Ukraine factory to the global economy.

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April 15, 2022
Friday's e-links
April 15, 2022
April 2022 Friday’s e-links: The Story of Venezuela’s Decline

As our April e-links continue, we recommend a book that uses individual stories and broader analysis to describe Venezuela's downward dive.

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April 15, 2022
economic news roundup and labor markets
April 15, 2022
Why Job Switchers Love Labor Markets

For happier news, we could look at how labor markets favor job switchers rather than the inflation headlines.

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April 14, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and soft landing
April 14, 2022
Global Economic Growth: Hoping For a Soft Landing

With a global economic growth slowdown and climbing inflation, the challenge will be achieving a soft landing.

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April 13, 2022
supply chain
April 13, 2022
Global Supply Chain Disruptions

Seeing that the Ever Forward is still stuck, its supply chain delays remind us of what we can expect during the coming year.

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April 12, 2022
economic news roundup and supply of gig drivers
April 12, 2022
How a Gig Driver Is Like a Pancake

When gas prices affect the supply of gig drivers, they could also impact our breakfast and food deliveries.

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April 11, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and paying for the social welfare state
April 11, 2022
A Global Look at Spending and Taxes

Comparing national spending and taxes in the United States to other similar countries, we see big differences.

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April 10, 2022
economic news roundup and farmer protests
April 10, 2022
A Day in a Ukraine Factory

Even when air raid sirens send workers to shelters, still, a Ukraine grain mill continues producing its flour, pasta, and cookies.

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