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August 20, 2021
economic news roundup and speedy boarding
August 20, 2021
Why an Airline Seat Is Like a Hotel Room and a Disney Ride

Looking at extra fees, we can say that airline seats, hotel rooms, and Disney World rides are somewhat similar.

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August 19, 2021
Weekly Economic News Roundup and income inequality
August 19, 2021
The Mystery of the Missing Coins

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August 18, 2021
Pringles economics
August 18, 2021
The Economic Side of a Pringle

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August 17, 2021
Panama Canal Expansion
August 17, 2021
How a Canal Moved a Bridge

Because of the Panama Canal expansion, a bridge that connects Bayonne, N.J. and Staten Island, N.Y. had to be raised.

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August 16, 2021
banana's travels
August 16, 2021
The Travels of a Banana

Looking at the past, present, and future, we would see that a banana's travels could once again change because of a fungus.

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August 15, 2021
economic news roundup and Social Security worries
August 15, 2021
Why Social Security Should Look at Senior Spending

Based on the Consumer Price Index, cost-of-living changes in a senior's Social Security check could be more accurately calculated.

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August 14, 2021
economic news roundup
August 14, 2021
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Fast Trains to Film Tickets

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the meaning of ESG to adding to the GDP.

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August 13, 2021
Friday's e-links
August 13, 2021
August 2021 Friday’s e-links: A Feel Good Film

Our August e-links continue with "Coda," a film that was a prizewinner at Sundance and truly a feel good experience we need in today's world.

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August 13, 2021
economic news roundup and construction industry productivity
August 13, 2021
How a House Builds the GDP

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