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July 8, 2018
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July 8, 2018
How Game Theory Explains World Cup Penalty Shootouts

We can use economic game theory to understand the decisions made by kickers and goalies during World Cup penalty shootouts.

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July 7, 2018
economic news roundup
July 7, 2018
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Crunchy Fries to Slippery Hot Dogs

Connecting economics, current events, and history, our weekly economic news roundup ranges from Alexander Hamilton and Brexit to high speed traders.

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July 6, 2018
competitive eating
July 6, 2018
The Economic Side of Competitive Eating

Known as the super bowl of competitive eating, the July Fourth Nathan's Famous hot dog contest is a business for the top eaters.

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July 5, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and and Brexit progress
July 5, 2018
A Brexit To Do List

Ranging from from border infrastructure to a divorce bill, a Brexit To Do List can be given a Readiness Score that shows their negotiating progress.

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July 4, 2018
economic indepencer and Alexander Hamilton's development plan
July 4, 2018
Celebrating Alexander Hamilton’s Economic Independence

Relevant today, the timeless ideas in Alexander Hamilton's development plan are about sovereign debt, banking, and economic growth.

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July 3, 2018
Weekly Economy News Roundup and basketball winners and losers
July 3, 2018
Why Superstar Salaries Are So High

Seeing that LeBron James has a four-year $154 million deal, we can ask what makes superstar salaries for athletes so high.

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July 2, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and potato shortage
July 2, 2018
Solving McDonald’s Soggy French Fries Problem

McDonald's current delivery problem with soggy French fries is somewhat similar to what it had to solve more than forty years ago.

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July 1, 2018
news roundup and traders
July 1, 2018
Why Wall Street Might Care About Femtoseconds

Whether looking at the nineteenth century or now, Wall Street has always had fast traders who knew how to get the news before their competitors.

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June 30, 2018
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June 30, 2018
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Cheesier Pizza to Blackout Babies

Connecting economics, current events, and history, our weekly economic news roundup ranges from Saudi Starbucks and trading bananas to female film critics.

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