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January 30, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and German potato glut
January 30, 2026
Why Berlin Had Piles of Potatoes

Instead of enjoying a bountiful crop with record sales, European farmers are facing a slew of potato glut problems.

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January 29, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Just Ask Jenna Looks At Allocating Your Time | econlife
January 29, 2026
Just Ask Jenna Looks At Allocating Your Time

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

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January 28, 2026
luxury economics
January 28, 2026
When “Pre-owned” Is Pricey

Whether looking at a purse, a watch, or a car, if the secondhand price is skyhigh (and falling), then luxury economics can explain why.

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January 27, 2026
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January 27, 2026
The Surprising Cost of a Minimum Wage Hike

More than raises that elevate unemployment, the responses to minimum wage hikes include a slew of possibilities that increase the tradeoffs.

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January 26, 2026
Cost of a snowstorm
January 26, 2026
When the Cost of a Snowstorm Is Money and More

Ranging from DoorDash cancellations to salt spreaders, the cost of a record breaking snowstorm is considerable.

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January 25, 2026
spicy food trend
January 25, 2026
Why We Need the Scoville Heat Unit

Moving far beyond Heinz Ketchup and Guilden's Mustard, a hot sauce trend has made us a Sriracha and Tabasco nation.

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January 24, 2026
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January 24, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Less Wine to More Cats

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from storm planning to tax distribution.

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January 23, 2026
Friday's e-links
January 23, 2026
January 2026 Friday’s e-links: Smiling With 1970s Sitcoms

Continuing with our January e-links, for many smiles and some serious thought, I recommend returning to the greatest sitcoms from the 1970s.

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January 23, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and income distribution
January 23, 2026
How Much of Our Income Do We Share?

Recently published income distribution data from the CBO lets us see the extent of inequality and the impact of taxes.

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