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August 30, 2020
the good life
August 30, 2020
When the Good Life Is About More Than Happiness

Although psychologists have expanded the definition of the good life, still, the same economic policies relate to sustaining it.

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August 5, 2020
Weekly Economic News Roundup and incentivizing exercise
August 5, 2020
What a Behavioral Economist Says About Exercise

Further evidence that economics is everywhere, a behavioral economist knows how to incentivize exercise through temptation bundling.

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July 26, 2020
happiness gap and income
July 26, 2020
When Money Makes Us Happy

In addition to income and gender inequality, there is a happiness gap that relates to income, education, and job prestige.

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July 2, 2020
Weekly Economic News Roundup and music catalog monetization
July 2, 2020
Diversity in the Recording Studio

Looking at recording industry diversity through the artists, the songwriters, and the producers, we would see an inadequate female presence.

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June 29, 2020
consumer behavior
June 29, 2020
What Kind of Consumer Are You?

Looking at 18 countries, we would see that the interplay of health and wealth during the coronavirus pandemic has affected consumer behavior.

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June 17, 2020
summer blockbusters
June 17, 2020
What Movie Leading Roles (Don’t) Say About Diversity

Through leads, co-leads, and directors, we can see the underrepresentation of diversity in movies for gender, race, and ethnicity.

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June 11, 2020
Weekly economic news roundup and COVD-19 impact
June 11, 2020
How Sweden Is Coping With Coronavirus

Different from its neighbor Denmark, Sweden's pandemic policy emphasized voluntary guidelines rather than a mandatory lockdown.

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June 3, 2020
restroom problems
June 3, 2020
The Reopening Role of the Restroom

A big issue with little discussion, restroom problems need to be solved as we plan to reopen after coronavirus lockdowns.

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May 25, 2020
household spending
May 25, 2020
What We Will Miss in the Mall

Looking at the first shopping mall and its evolution, we can see how its original concept will now be turned upside down.

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April 21, 2020
Weekly economic news roundup and COVD-19 impact
April 21, 2020
The Problem With Predictable Surprises

Economists can explain and improve our inadequate disaster preparation for predictable wildfires, diseases, hurricanes, and earthquakes.

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April 14, 2020
pandemic social norms
April 14, 2020
Jaywalking and the Tradeoff Between Order and Openness

Looking at activities that range from jaywalking to loading dishwashers, we can see how tight and loose social norms can shape behavior.

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March 19, 2020
Weekly economic news roundup and COVD-19 impact
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus, a Baby Boom, and a Divorce Spike

Evidence from past natural disasters indicate that the coronavirus impact could relate to the birth rate and the divorce rate.

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