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August 9, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and choosing a movie
August 9, 2019
When Netflix Became the Designated Survivor

Continuing today, the Netflix effect began in 1997 when it began the creative destruction that eliminated some companies and produced others.

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August 8, 2019
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and movie star brands
August 8, 2019
Some Fast & Furious Competition

As movie star brands, the images conveyed by three of the stars from the Fast & Furious film franchise reflect their macho focus.

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August 7, 2019
weekly economic news roundup and metal straws
August 7, 2019
Plastic Straw Ban Surprises

With plastic straw bans and request-a-straw rules, people and places are adjusting with new kinds of straws and some surprising innovations.

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August 6, 2019
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and washing machine tariffs
August 6, 2019
Six Facts That We Need To Know About Tariffs

For a brief summary of all you need to know about the impact of tariffs, these six facts range from 19th century theory to recent trade disputes.

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August 5, 2019
impact of the iPhone
August 5, 2019
Why You Might Want a Line Sitter

Because hours could be spent waiting in line for a theater ticket, a great piece of pizza, or a Thanksgiving Day Parade spot, you can hire a line sitter.

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August 4, 2019
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and shrinking middle class
August 4, 2019
Where Has The Middle Class Gone?

Trying to understand the workers who are leaving a shrinking middle class, we can look in a surprising place and at their debt.

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August 3, 2019
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August 3, 2019
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Saving Rhinos to Spending Time

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August 2, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and rhino conservation
August 2, 2019
How to Bond With a Rhino

Combining financial and ecological incentives, the London Zoological Society is encouraging investors to buy rhino bonds for rhino conservation.

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August 1, 2019
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August 1, 2019
Why a Safety Net Should Catch Kids

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