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February 21, 2019
China's GDP
February 21, 2019
Six Facts That Explain How China Plans to Dominate World Trade

China's economic development and much more will be propelled if its Belt and Road Initiative sends trillions to countries in three continents.

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February 1, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and product recalls
February 1, 2019
Wilted Lettuce, Moldy Strawberries, and the Impact of Brexit

Thinking of wilted lettuce, moldy strawberries, and a slower trip from the Hook of Holland to Harwich, England, we can see the impact of Brexit.

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January 18, 2019
China's GDP
January 18, 2019
Six Facts: What It’s Handy To Know About China

A look at U.S. China trade history reveals how the Chinese economy has changed and what a combination of command and the market can accomplish.

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January 15, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Medicare worries
January 15, 2019
One Reason For High Hospital Prices

By looking at inflation rates for tradable and nontradable goods and services, we can identify one reason for high hospital prices.

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January 4, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Apple in China
January 4, 2019
A Closer Look at Apple in China

Looking at Apple in China, we can see the collateral damage that a seemingly targeted tariff can create for multinationals.

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December 20, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and cheese glut
December 20, 2018
Why the U.S. Has a Cheese Glut

From changing tastes to tariffs to the number of dairy cows, changes in demand and supply have created a massive cheese glut.

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December 13, 2018
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December 13, 2018
How the World Eats Chocolate

From China to Switzerland, and Oreos to chocolate bars and mousse, global chocolate consumption depends on where you look.

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December 11, 2018
weekly economic news roundup no deal Brexit
December 11, 2018
Six Facts: Understanding More About Brexit

The political and economic sides of Brexit's problems involve the impact of a potential no vote in Parliament and controversial draft agreement issues.

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December 3, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Beer can prices
December 3, 2018
Beer Cans and Aluminum Tariffs

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November 21, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and a new kilogram measurment
November 21, 2018
Why the Kilogram Had to Change

To become more accessible and accurate, a new kilogram has been developed that that is based on ideas rather than an object.

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November 8, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and McDonald's Moscow Big Mac
November 8, 2018
Throwback Thursday: When McDonald’s Went to Moscow (and Maybe Changed the World)

Contemplating the impact of the McDonald's Moscow, journalist Thomas Friedman suggested that nations that hosted the hamburger chain won't fight each other.

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November 7, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and globalization
November 7, 2018
Six Facts That We Need to Know About Globalization

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