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October 23, 2018
economic news roundup and working hours
October 23, 2018
Changing EU Times

European Union time zones could change if individual nations get to choose if they want perpetual summer time or winter time.

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October 14, 2018
impact of the iPhone
October 14, 2018
An Inside Look at the iPhone

Doing an iPhone teardown for the XS Max, we see the cost of the components and the suppliers that extend around the world.

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September 26, 2018
economic news roundup and farmer protests
September 26, 2018
A Russian Wheat Story With an Unexpected Ending

The story of a contemporary Russian wheat farmer is rather surprising when we look back at how the Russia economy has changed during the past 120 years.

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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 19, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Apple in China
July 19, 2018
Deciding Where the iPhone X Is Most Expensive

Looking around the world, you might discover that iPhone X prices aren't the best indicator of where it is most expensive.

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July 5, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and and Brexit progress
July 5, 2018
A Brexit To Do List

Ranging from from border infrastructure to a divorce bill, a Brexit To Do List can be given a Readiness Score that shows their negotiating progress.

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July 4, 2018
economic indepencer and Alexander Hamilton's development plan
July 4, 2018
Celebrating Alexander Hamilton’s Economic Independence

Relevant today, the timeless ideas in Alexander Hamilton's development plan are about sovereign debt, banking, and economic growth.

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June 26, 2018
banana consumption
June 26, 2018
How the EU and the U.S. Fought a Banana Trade War

With tariffs and quotas the weapons, the 1990s banana trade war between the European Union and the U.S. was a classic except for one key difference.

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June 18, 2018
Our Weekly News Roundup and economic efficiency
June 18, 2018
How Starbucks Coffee Bean Husks Are Like Perdue Chicken Paws

When previously worthless byproducts like coffee bean husks, chicken paws, and hog snouts became popular, we increased our economic efficiency.

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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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