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November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving top ten list
November 23, 2023
How a Behavioral Economist Explains Our Thanksgiving Meal

Through a Thanksgiving Top Ten List, we can use behavioral economics to explain what we eat and how much we eat during the holiday.

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November 17, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and song length
November 17, 2023
What Your Voice Says About You

Recognizing how voice matters for pay and prestige, we can better underatnd why all pilots sound the same during a commercial flight.

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November 15, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and collectible cars
November 15, 2023
Why $52 Million Was a Disappointing Price

Through the price of a 1962 Ferrari GTO, we can see how collectible cars reflect the dynamics of the market.

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November 6, 2023
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November 6, 2023
The Economic Side of a Sandwich

Whether it's breakfast or lunch, a look at sandwich economics tells us about our food tradeoffs and our GDP spending.

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October 29, 2023
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October 29, 2023
The Value of the Golden Spike

Much more than a reminder of the transcontinental railroad, Utah's new golden spike is about a transportation infrastructure.

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October 26, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Halloween spending
October 26, 2023
Haunted House Economics

Haunted house economics could make entrepreneurs hesitate when contemplating a new Halloween business venture.

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October 25, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and best tax codes
October 25, 2023
Where to Find the Best Taxes

Identifying the best tax codes, the Tax Foundation ranked five major tax variables and a slew of subcategories for 38 OECD countries.

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October 17, 2023
balanced budget
October 17, 2023
Why There Is More Interest in the Budget

While a national deficit is normal, the recent reason for its projected growth has not been seen for decades.

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October 6, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and license plates
October 6, 2023
What a License Plate Can Say

Much more than a rectangular piece of metal, a Delaware low digit license plate can be a signal of wealth and status.

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September 27, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and paying for the social welfare state
September 27, 2023
What It’s Nice to Know About a Government Shutdown

A seemingly simple phrase, the government shutdown creates a complicated ripple from government agencies to countless individuals.

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September 26, 2023
height bias
September 26, 2023
Why Women Should Be Wary of Height Bias

Prominent in dating apps, women's height bias takes them to a preference for taller men that might not be entirely valid.

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September 24, 2023
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September 24, 2023
Why Starbucks Needs Henry Ford

With the Starbucks Latte menu, success has the potential for failure because the more they make, the longer customers have to wait.

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