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December 30, 2020
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December 30, 2020
Where Gasoline Is Most and Least Affordable

When we look at where the world's gasoline prices are high and low, we could be surprised with their affordability.

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December 29, 2020
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December 29, 2020
Checking on China: Phase One of the Trade Deal

Looking at the Peterson Institute's 2020 numbers for the first phase of the US-China Trade Deal, we can see if the agreement is working.

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December 28, 2020
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December 28, 2020
Why We Need to Know About the Cupcake Bubble

Long gone, but still here in many ways, the cupcake bubble is a timeless story about more than decadent food.

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December 27, 2020
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December 27, 2020
Where You Can Live On The Moon

Researchers at Purdue University are designing a moon habitat whose surprising location makes it resilient and safe.

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December 26, 2020
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December 26, 2020
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Santa To Our Spending Power

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from Santa violating trade laws to wine prices.

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December 25, 2020
Friday's e-links
December 25, 2020
December 2020 Friday’s e-links: From Two Good Books to My Daily Podcasts

My December e-links include two excellent books and then a description of the podcasts that I listen to everyday during my morning walks.

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December 25, 2020
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December 25, 2020
The Downside of Gift Giving

During the holiday season, our gift giving might have less value than we expect because recipients engage in preference falsification.

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December 24, 2020
Santa and aging workforce
December 24, 2020
What We Can Learn From Santa’s Age

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December 23, 2020
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December 23, 2020
The Impact of a Price on Music and Wine

Because of the impact of a price, our opinion of the music from a Stradivarius violin or the taste of a fine wine could change.

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