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September 5, 2018
Weekly economic news roundup and world debt
September 5, 2018
What Does the World Owe?

With the U.S. an increasingly large contributor and an example of "debt creep," world debt is dominated by five countries.

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August 24, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and government shutdown
August 24, 2018
When a Tax Rate Is Not as Simple as It Sounds

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August 9, 2018
weekly economic roundup and pension income systems
August 9, 2018
Six More Facts We Need To Know About Social Security

Although Social Security solvency has not been in the headlines, it remains a massive challenge that we need to understand.

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August 8, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and tariff impact
August 8, 2018
(Almost) All You Need To Know About Quotas

From sleeveless jackets to begging brides and young sports teams with no uniforms, the complexities of quotas can produce a slew of unpredictable results.

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July 27, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and ketchup exports
July 27, 2018
How a Ketchup Tariff Spreads

Seemingly small at 10%, Canada's retaliatory ketchup tariff represents a lot more than a lift for a bland burger and salty fries.

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July 26, 2018
soybean markets
July 26, 2018
Where Retaliatory Tariffs Create Unintended Consequences

It will be rather complicated when retaliatory agricultural tariffs, aluminum protection, and crop payment supports all hit New Madrid County, Missouri.

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July 24, 2018
weekly economic roundup and pension income systems
July 24, 2018
Why We Need a New Life Cycle Stage Called the “Young-Old”

Because the ageing population of people who are 65 and older has become more healthy and active, we need to recognize a "young-old" group.

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June 22, 2018
Economic News Roundup and internet tax
June 22, 2018
What the Supreme Court Might Cost Us

The Supreme Court decision on South Dakota's internet taxes will affect local and online businesses, consumers, and state budgets.

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June 15, 2018
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and Bombardier's airplane manufacturing subsidies
June 15, 2018
A Trade Story With a Happy Ending

Looking at airplane manufacturing through Bombardier's new billion dollar order from Delta, we can see why a multinational supply chain can lower tariffs.

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June 6, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Medicare worries
June 6, 2018
Six Facts We Need To Know About Medicare

Soon to be swamped by the baby boomers, Medicare's finances are summarized in this year's report from the trustees that oversee the program's funding.

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June 5, 2018
gender bias on tax forms
June 5, 2018
Why We Should Apologize to the IRS

Including more people saying, "Where's my refund?" the number of IRS problems has been increasing while its budget has been shrinking.

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June 4, 2018
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and aging population
June 4, 2018
Italy’s Demographic Disaster

Looking at Italy's aging population and the impact on national spending, we might better understand the populist direction of Italian politics.

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