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March 7, 2025
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March 7, 2025
The Impact of Economic Uncertainty

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March 6, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and paying for the social welfare state
March 6, 2025
What Income Do We Depend On?

While the income we depend on varies with our age, our education , and our gender, social insurance is one common need.

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February 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025
When We Do (and Don’t) Spend Our Gift Cards

Much more than a gift, unused gift cards have demand and supply significance that provide insight about consumers and producers.

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February 25, 2025
economic side of our identify and a passport
February 25, 2025
Why We Need An Identity

Whether its's India's Unique Identification Program or surnames in medieval England, identification fuels economic growth.

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February 24, 2025
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February 24, 2025
An (Updated) Inside Look at the iPhone

Looking at an iPhone teardown, we can see how the collaboration and creativity of thousands of people combine productively.

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February 21, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and overhead baggage bin
February 21, 2025
Why the Overhead Baggage Bin Became a Battle

Trying to explain the chaotic behavior created by the overhead airline bin, a behavioral economist would cite the tragedy of the commons.

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February 19, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and federal spending recipients
February 19, 2025
The States That Give and Get the Most From the Federal Government

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February 16, 2025
Arctic icebreakers
February 16, 2025
Why We Need More Icebreakers

Brutal and potentially wealthy, the Arctic economy deserves more attention from the United States than it has received.

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February 12, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and China's birthrate
February 12, 2025
China’s Babies, Boys, and the Elderly

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February 11, 2025
eliminating the penny
February 11, 2025
Taking One Side of the Penny Debate

Since eliminating the penny just got added to President Trump's to-do list of new government policies, we should debate the pros and cons.

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February 7, 2025
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February 7, 2025
Why We Pay More For Breakfast

When we look at the breakfast menu, at home and at restaurants, we can see why breakfast prices are rising.

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February 4, 2025
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February 4, 2025
Why the Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru Is Speedier

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