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May 21, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Just Ask Jenna Looks At Scary Situations | econlife
May 21, 2026
Just Ask Jenna Looks At Scary Situations

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

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May 20, 2026
economic news roundup and Chicago's parking meter mistake
May 20, 2026
Why Parking Is Never Free

Although Chicago thought it was reducing a massive deficit, instead a parking meter mistake lost it more money.

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May 19, 2026
Harvard's grade inflation
May 19, 2026
How Harvard Could Cure Grade Inflation

Like climbing prices and 5-star product reviews, grade inflation has been tough for Harvard's professors to control but they've begun to try.

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May 18, 2026
wristwatch history
May 18, 2026
When a Watch Is About More Than Time

Looking at armies, navies, and railroads, we can see that wristwatch history is about much more than time.

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May 17, 2026
Colorado River
May 17, 2026
Why It’s Tough to Allocate Water

Even with a massive water crisis, the states that need the Colorado River have been unable to make the necessary tradoffs.

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May 16, 2026
economic news roundup
May 16, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Diet Coke to Campbell’s Soup

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from pricey tomatoes to shipping chokepoints.

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May 15, 2026
Friday's e-links
May 15, 2026
May 2026 Friday’s e-links: The Best Podcast

Continuing our May e-links, today I recommend a podcast with two economists that have made economics interesting.

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May 15, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and tomato prices
May 15, 2026
When a Triple Whammy Hits the Tomato

More than other everyday grocery items, tomatoes have been hit by a triple whammy that pushed their prices way up.

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May 14, 2026
economic news roundup and Campbell's Soup
May 14, 2026
How a Tin Can Changes Our Dinner Menu

Rather like the distant impact of the flutter of a butterfly wing, tin can demand can affect a Chunky Soup dinner.

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