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May 14, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and water flow
May 14, 2025
Why We Fight a Shower War

When government regulations restrict our water flow, new incentives take us far beyond our showers and kitchen appliances.

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May 13, 2025
Japan's rice shortage
May 13, 2025
How to Create a Rice Crisis

Not just because of a bad harvest, the causes of Japan's rice shortage take us to demand, supply, and sushi-hungry tourists.

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May 12, 2025
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May 12, 2025
The Real Reasons Manufacturing Declined

Rather than outsourcing to China, the real reasons for the U.S. decline in manufacturing will help us construct a valid economic plan.

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May 11, 2025
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May 11, 2025
Where Burger King Has a Whopper Problem

In a slew of courts, Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's and Taco Bell diners have said they were fooled by misleading fast food ads.

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May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Poultry to Pepsi

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from tariff game theory to movie props.

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May 9, 2025
Friday's e-links
May 9, 2025
May 2025 Friday’s e-links: Learning About Lentils

Continuing with our May e-links, today I recommend a great growth story that focuses on an unlikely commodity.

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May 9, 2025
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and Pepsi's new problem
May 9, 2025
Why Pepsi Has a New Problem

Now a second uncola became Pepsi's new problem with Sprite pushing Pepsi down to the number four beverage spot.

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May 8, 2025
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May 8, 2025
What a Phone Booth Tells Us

Looking at product history, we can see how goods and services are tangible signposts that identify economic growth.

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May 7, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and chicken economics
May 7, 2025
Our Surprising Switch In Poultry Purchases

While chicken economics has focused on the white-meated breast, now, demand and supply are taking us to the dark side.

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