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March 26, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Just Ask Jenna Looks at Knockoffs
March 26, 2026
Just Ask Jenna Looks at Knockoffs

Making economics more interesting and enjoyable, "Just Ask Jenna" takes everyday questions and turns them into simple, engaging explanations.

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March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026
Why Might SUV Demand Soon Plunge?

Only a dollar or two, the gasoline price impact can massively shift demand in car markets for guzzlers and fuel economy vehicles.

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March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026
How Grade Inflation Can Harm a Student

Instead of looking at the spread of grade inflation, a new study focuses on whether students benefit from higher grades.

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March 23, 2026
Iran War Impact
March 23, 2026
How Are Emerging Markets Hit By the Iran War?

Asking about the Iran War's impact, we can look at the emerging nations to see not only who is hit but also how they weather the shock.

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March 22, 2026
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March 22, 2026
Where We Work Less

Looking at working hours historically and now, we see what differentiates how much time we spend on the job.

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March 21, 2026
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March 21, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Gas Prices to Prediction Markets

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from living longer to the Gulf's urea and sulfur.

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March 20, 2026
Friday's e-links
March 20, 2026
March 2026 Friday’s e-links: Duke Basketball Tickets

Continuing with our March e-links, we recommend an Econtalk look at how Duke University prices the basketball tickets that everyone wants.

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March 20, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and sulfur squeeze microchip
March 20, 2026
Why We Should Worry About a Sulfur Squeeze

Creating a big impact from a little known commodity, the Iran War is creating a sulfur squeeze that will have a massive ripple.

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March 19, 2026
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March 19, 2026
What It’s Nice To Know About Natural Gas

Following the path of natural gas consumption and production, we can start with the U.S., Qatar, and Australia but that is just a beginning.

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