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January 6, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and oil facts
January 6, 2026
What We Need to Know About Oil

By dissecting oil supply and demand, we can see the sources of crude oil prices and Venezuela's potential impact.

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January 5, 2026
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January 5, 2026
A Toothpaste Tube Problem

A toothpaste tube presented a dilemma when its designers helped the environment by violating a 19th century law.

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January 4, 2026
Kraft mac-and-cheese competition
January 4, 2026
How Does Mac and Cheese Compete?

While we think of mac-and-cheese as a comfort food, like tech, its past, present and future requires innovation.

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January 3, 2026
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January 3, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Traffic Flagging to Mail Delivery

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from breakfast inflation to economic humor.

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January 2, 2026
Friday's e-links
January 2, 2026
January 2026 Friday’s e-links: Meat Economics

Starting our January e-links, we begin with a podcast on meat that is surprisingly relevant and interesting.

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January 2, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and New Year's resolutions top ten list
January 2, 2026
New Year’s Resolutions: Top Ten Ways to Sound Like an Economist

Thinking of your New Year's resolutions, be sure to sound like an economist by quoting our top ten list of suggestioins.

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January 1, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and Just Ask Jenna Looks At Receiving Gifts | econlife
January 1, 2026
Just Ask Jenna Looks At Receiving Gifts

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

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December 31, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and mail delivery
December 31, 2025
Where Do Mules Deliver the Mail?

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December 30, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and paying for the social welfare state
December 30, 2025
How Has the U.S. National Debt Changed in 2025?

Looking at 2025, we would see consequential changes in the national debt (aka sovereign debt) that range from ratings to stablecoin reserves.

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