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August 3, 2020
Weekly Economic News Roundup and value of a vaccine
August 3, 2020
Why We Should Avoid Vaccine Nationalism

As the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine accelerates, nations would be wise to avoid vaccine nationalism and instead try to cooperate..

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August 2, 2020
understanding the GDP
August 2, 2020
Understanding a Pandemic GDP

Knowing that we "treasure what we measure," understanding the GDP and a shrinking economy is even more important during a pandemic.

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August 1, 2020
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August 1, 2020
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Clorox to McDonald’s

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from booms and busts and making movies safely to drive-thrus.

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July 31, 2020
Weekly Economic News Roundup and corporate brand reputations
July 31, 2020
A Surprise From Clorox

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July 30, 2020
economic news roundup and Social Security worries
July 30, 2020
What the Pandemic Will Do to Social Security

A looming Social Security shortfall could happen much sooner because of pandemic spending and its impact on the birth rate.

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July 28, 2020
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July 28, 2020
Why It’s Tough to Make a Movie During a Pandemic

Similar to schools and businesses, the reopening cost of making a movie safely during the coronavirus pandemic requires extra people, time, and money.

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July 27, 2020
oil boom and bust
July 27, 2020
What an Oil Boom and Bust Do to a Town

Sometimes like a roller coaster, the change in prices that cause an oil boom and bust can transform drilling towns and cities.

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July 26, 2020
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July 26, 2020
When Money Makes Us Happy

In addition to income and gender inequality, there is a happiness gap that relates to income, education, and job prestige.

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July 25, 2020
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July 25, 2020
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Higher Tips to Lower Rents

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from owning property on Mars to a pandemic gender gap.

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