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May 25, 2021
Weekly Economic News Roundup and marijuana prices
May 25, 2021
How Courts Handle Cannabis Copycats

When a marijuana edibles company tries to parody the name of a well known candy brand, it can expect to wind up in court.

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May 24, 2021
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May 24, 2021
When a Tap Told the Time

Undergoing structural change, the 19th century British economy had the problem of factory workers that could not afford alarm clocks.

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May 23, 2021
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May 23, 2021
Why We Have a Chores Gap

Especially evident during pandemic lockdowns, at home we have a chores gap that determines who does the housework.

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May 22, 2021
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May 22, 2021
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Beard Taxes to Olympics Tickets

Connecting economics, current events and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the chicken wing supply to gas shortages.

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May 21, 2021
Friday's e-links
May 21, 2021
May 2021 Friday’s e-links: From Big Tech to Two Great Books

For this month's first three e-links, we recommend some learning and lots of pleasure through one big tech article and two mysteries.

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May 21, 2021
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May 21, 2021
Learn With Elaine: Inventing Post-it Notes

An accidental innovation, Post-it Notes had a massive economic impact through the private and social returns that they created.

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May 21, 2021
beard and window taxation
May 21, 2021
When a Beard Is Like a Window

Although beard and window taxation were in different countries for different reasons, both relate to Willie Sutton and where the money is.

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May 20, 2021
Japan's Olympics
May 20, 2021
What Japan’s Olympic Planners Never Bargained For

On the surface, rescheduling the Tokyo Olympics could sound manageable but looking at ticket refunds reveals the gargantuan costs.

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May 19, 2021
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May 19, 2021
The Surprising Side of Our Pandemic Spending

Comparing consumer spending for higher and low income households, we might be surprised by which ones rebounded sooner.

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