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October 11, 2025
economic news roundup
October 11, 2025
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Strawberries to Soybeans

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from whale communication to gelato lids.

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October 10, 2025
Friday's e-links
October 10, 2025
October 2025 Friday’s e-links: (Ig) Nobel Prize Humor

Continuing with our October e-links, today we recommend a much needed laugh from a Nobel Prize spoof at the Ig Nobel awards.

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October 10, 2025
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and Talenti lids
October 10, 2025
The Talenti Lid Mystery

After more than a decade, economists might be able to solve the mystery of the Talenti gelato lids that refuse to unscrew.

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October 9, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and soybean markets
October 9, 2025
Where Soybean Markets Have Shifted

Classic supply and demand, shifts in soybean markets illustrate the impact of Trump administration policies on price and quantity.

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October 8, 2025
fruit spending
October 8, 2025
Some Berry Large Spending

Starting with berries, we can see how our food spending can depend on our children, our income, and our age.

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October 7, 2025
Why a Noisy Ship Is Like a Food Bank | econlife
October 7, 2025
Why a Noisy Ship Is Like a Food Bank

An all-purpose solution to many problems, the power of the market can slow the decline of killer whales and reduce food waste.

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October 6, 2025
beef prices
October 6, 2025
What Our Cows Are Wearing

Not limited to humans, wearable biometric devices let farmers and their cows enjoy the benefits of precision farming.

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October 5, 2025
The Small Inventions That Make a Huge Difference | econlife
October 5, 2025
The Small Inventions That Make a Huge Difference

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October 4, 2025
economic news roundup
October 4, 2025
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Halloween Candy to Fat Bears

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from household spending history to WNBA salaries.

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