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October 4, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and North Korean monuments
October 4, 2022
Why North Korea Should Produce Giant Statues

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July 28, 2022
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July 28, 2022
Where Inconspicuous Consumption Is Rather Obvious

Although the number of gigayachts is multiplying, they represent the inconspicuous consumption that makes more wealth less obvious.

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July 6, 2022
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July 6, 2022
What a Traffic Light Can Surprisingly Signal

Called laissez-faire, Adam Smith's prescription for less government in the economy relates to an island with no traffic lights.

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July 5, 2022
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July 5, 2022
How Hamilton Gave Us Economic Independence

Alexander Hamilton gave us the economic independence that we also should have celebrated yesterday on July 4th.

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June 30, 2022
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June 30, 2022
What Lawn History Says About Status

Throughout history, in the United States and around the world, lawn history shows us why we want greener grass.

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March 27, 2022
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March 27, 2022
The Future of Globalization

Shown by neon, shortages of necessities have created an attack on globalization that could result in less manufacturing efficiency.

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February 15, 2022
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February 15, 2022
How a Cheap Airline Can Be Expensive

Reflecting an unbundled ticket, a list of discount airline fees indicates the extras we can pay for when we fly cheaply.

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February 14, 2022
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February 14, 2022
What Economists Say On Valentine’s Day

Further confirming that economics is about everyday life, economic Valentines can send our message on Valentine's Day.

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January 7, 2022
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January 7, 2022
Six Facts: The Economic Side of the French Bulldog

Six facts about the economics of French bulldogs can explain why they are popular, expensive, and appeal to dognappers.

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October 22, 2021
Weekly Economic News Roundup and recorded music formats vinyl
October 22, 2021
Some New Spin For Vinyl Records

Rather than new technology, the recent surge in the popularity of vinyl records represents a return to the past.

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September 29, 2021
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September 29, 2021
A Congressional Debt Ceiling Game (Theory)

Looking at the game theory behind congressional debt ceiling negotiations, we see a classic example of the prisoner's dilemma.

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July 25, 2021
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July 25, 2021
The Electric Vehicle Switch

Seeing your new EV, you might find it difficult to imagine the huge changes that an electric vehicle switch required in the factory.

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