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May 29, 2022
the GDP and marijuana
May 29, 2022
Where (Previously) Illegal Activities Gave the GDP New Highs

Thinking of the GDP and marijuana, we can look at how the Canadian economy got a boost after they legalized recreational cannabis in 2018.

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May 27, 2022
economic news roundup and shoppers' choices
May 27, 2022
When Shoppers Have Too Many Choices

When supermarkets multiplied the number of shoppers' choices, they wound up with a product explosion and a paradox.

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May 25, 2022
economic news roundup and assortative dating
May 25, 2022
The Marriage Name Problem

A default choice by many women, keeping a maiden name tends to retain patriarchal power and expand the gender power gap.

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May 17, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and the best country
May 17, 2022
Looking at Past, Present, and Future Globalization

Looking at the past, the present, and the potential for future globalization, we can expect our interconnectedness to change.

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May 16, 2022
what we spend
May 16, 2022
How Spending More Is Like Eating More

Behavioral economists explain that what we spend, how we eat, and even what the government spends for non-recurring events are similar.

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May 15, 2022
the power of "the pill"
May 15, 2022
Why “the Pill” Was Powerful

Described by Harvard's Claudia Goldin, the power of "the Pill" created a "Quiet Revolution" that transformed women's lives.

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May 13, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and educating young women
May 13, 2022
Where Educating More Young Women Will Make a Difference

A source of global gender inequality, educating young women would boost the gross domestic product of many nations.

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May 11, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and pricing a painting
May 11, 2022
Why $195 Million Was A Disappointing Price

Shown by a Christie's auction this week of an an Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe silkscreen, pricing a painting can be unpredictable.

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May 10, 2022
new product names
May 10, 2022
When We Need a Better Name

Our demand for a good or a service or even a pet can be increased or decreased by whether the name is easy or difficult to pronounce.

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May 4, 2022
interrupting women when they speak
May 4, 2022
The Economic Side of Abortion Access

In addition to the very crucial health impact of abortion access, its economic side adds to our understanding.

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May 2, 2022
student loan story
May 2, 2022
Student Loan Debate Dilemmas

Misleading when we just look at $50,000 or $10,000, the student loan debate takes us to a long and complicated cost and benefit list.

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May 1, 2022
mini-posts
May 1, 2022
Everyday Economics and a Tablet, a Commencement, and a Stadium

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