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April 20, 2021
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April 20, 2021
Why We Need New Logos

When a logo changes, it can signal the evolution of a brand for companies and government agencies that range from MasterCard to NASA.

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April 19, 2021
Africa
April 19, 2021
How to Untangle Africa’s Supply Chain

Constrained by a slew of tariff and non-tariff barriers, African nations hope to boost economic growth with a multinational market.

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April 18, 2021
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April 18, 2021
Six Facts: Where the Gender Gap Has Grown

While we know that the pandemic gender gap grew, we need to look more closely at mothers to see who, how, why, and where.

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April 17, 2021
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April 17, 2021
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Pine Beetles to Golf Hats

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from a housing boom to student debt.

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April 16, 2021
Friday's e-links
April 16, 2021
April 2021 Friday’s e-links: From a Rembrandt to a Snake Bite and a Margin Call

For April's e-links, our three podcasts range from an analysis of the movie "Margin Call," to a deadly snake bite, to validating a Rembrandt.

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April 16, 2021
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April 16, 2021
Learn With Elaine: Ketchup Packet Shortages

One of many supply and demand problems during the coronavirus pandemic, ketchup packet shortages hit homes, bars, and restaurants.

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April 16, 2021
Economic news roundup and Próspera economic development zonee
April 16, 2021
How to Create a New City

Through a new city, investors are creating an economic development zone in Honduras that depends on libertarian ideas and technology.

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April 15, 2021
Weekly economic news roundup and the pines beetle
April 15, 2021
Where Housing Prices Are Going Through the Roof

Whether looking at lumber or houses, we see a housing boom that is an example of classic supply and demand.

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April 14, 2021
Weekly Economic News Roundup and recent college grads
April 14, 2021
Telling the Student Loan Story

There is much more to see about student loans than a $1.7 trillion total when we decide how much Congress might forgive.

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