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July 28, 2014
Calculating the GDP involves many decisions and using it can be controversial as in Greece.
July 28, 2014
Why the GDP is Much More Than a Number

Seemingly just a statistic, how we calculate the GDP and how it is used can be controversial and affect the lives of millions of people.

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July 26, 2014
Everyday economics and A 13 month calendar would create positive externalities.
July 26, 2014
Our Weekly Roundup: From the Invisible Hand to Invisible People

Today's weekly roundup includes the everyday economics of invisibles like the cost of tariffs, the market, certain jobs, measures and the impact of a canal.

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July 25, 2014
Everyday economics and the tire tariff had a visible benefit and a much greater invisible cost.
July 25, 2014
The Inflated Cost of Car Tires

Because the benefits of the tire tariff are concentrated while its cost is diffuse and invisible, government tend to create this type of regulation.

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July 19, 2014
Everyday economics and A 13 month calendar would create positive externalities.
July 19, 2014
Our Weekly Roundup: From Traffic Lights to Sneakers, Everyday Economics Explained by 5 Great Economists

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July 12, 2014
July 12, 2014
Our Weekly Roundup: From Cupcake Bubbles to Indian Villages

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July 7, 2014
Indian development and tradeoffs from roads and cars
July 7, 2014
The Difference Between India's Stories and Statistics

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July 5, 2014
July 5, 2014
Our Weekly Roundup: From Prop 8 to Alexander Hamilton

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July 4, 2014
Weekly Economic News Roundup and economic independence from Alexander Hamilton
July 4, 2014
Celebrating Economic Independence

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June 28, 2014
stock market activity and World Cup
June 28, 2014
Monty Python World Cup: German vs. Greek Philosophers

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June 21, 2014
weekly roundup, cows and the milk glut
June 21, 2014
If Milk is Good For Us, Why Are We Drinking Less?

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June 17, 2014
Looking at Australia, the area where she is #1 or #2 display why she is a developed nation.
June 17, 2014
Six Facts About Australia From The "World Cup of Everything Else"

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June 16, 2014
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How Big is the Leisure Gap Between Men and Women?

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