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June 8, 2020
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June 8, 2020
Five Facts About Chinese Capitalism

Through six facts about China's political capitalism, we can see some of its economic strengths, weaknesses, contradictions, and history.

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June 7, 2020
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June 7, 2020
How a $350 Meal Became $35 Takeout

A Chicago restaurant's pandemic takeout plan transformed the limitations of the lockdown rules into a creative opportunity.

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June 6, 2020
economic news roundup
June 6, 2020
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Purell History to MLB Money

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from transit changes to restroom renovations and MLB revenue.

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June 5, 2020
Friday's e-links
June 5, 2020
June 2020 Friday’s e-links: A Digest of Recent Research

In my June 2020 e-links, I begin the month with my NBER Digest subscription, a monthly series of articles that summarize recent scholarly research.

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June 4, 2020
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June 4, 2020
The Transit Trends That Coronavirus Created

A global look at air travel, driving, walking, and public transportation reveals the transit trends created by the pandemic.

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June 3, 2020
restroom problems
June 3, 2020
The Reopening Role of the Restroom

A big issue with little discussion, restroom problems need to be solved as we plan to reopen after coronavirus lockdowns.

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June 1, 2020
significance of a skyscraper
June 1, 2020
Comparing Welfare in 13 Countries

Although the per capita GDP gap between two countries could appear large, the difference shrinks when you bring welfare into your calculations.

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May 31, 2020
weekly economic roundup and Purell entrepreneurs
May 31, 2020
Why Purell is More Than a Hand Sanitizer

A classic story about entrepreneurs, Purell history displays how a wife and her husband satisfied a need before it existed.

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May 30, 2020
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May 30, 2020
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Food Takeout to a Rocket Takeoff

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from a Coke and Pepsi battle to the COVID-19 vaccine.

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