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July 23, 2022
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July 23, 2022
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Selling Oreos to Buying Gas

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from counting cows to buying lottery tickets.

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July 20, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and oreo dunk
July 20, 2022
When a Pillow Is Like an Oreo

In international markets, businesses need to recognize local preferences when they sell products beyond home borders.

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July 18, 2022
baseball game prices
July 18, 2022
The Prices We Pay to See Our Team Play

Comparing baseball game prices for 1960 and 2022 for tickets, food, and parking, we can see a decline in affordability.

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July 16, 2022
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July 16, 2022
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Maine to Robots

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from property rights to the metric system.

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July 14, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and heat waves
July 14, 2022
Why a Heat Wave Name Would Help

With temperatures rising to new heights during an increasing numbers of days, some cities have appointed officers to oversee heat waves.

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July 12, 2022
impact of AI
July 12, 2022
Should We Worry About Robots?

Considering the impact of robots, we can look at jobs and productivity in manufacturing and services businesses.

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July 9, 2022
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July 9, 2022
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Fewer Coupons to More Shopping

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from more grade inflation to fewer traffic lights.

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July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022
The Mystery of the Disappearing Coupon

Because of disappearing coupons, the people that spent the time to save the money no longer enjoy price discrimination.

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July 2, 2022
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July 2, 2022
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Long Lunches to Green Lawns

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from pricey pandas to chicken productivity.

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July 1, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and giant pandas
July 1, 2022
The Colorful Side of Giant Panda Economics

Looking closely at giant panda economists, we see that zoos have undertaken an immense expense that might not be worth it.

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June 26, 2022
rotisserie cheap chickens
June 26, 2022
When a Chicken Is Like a Ford

While many of us are spending many extra dollars a month for the same groceries, the rotisserie chicken has remained cheap.

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June 25, 2022
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June 25, 2022
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Global Inflation to National Taxes

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the presidential jet's color to gas taxes.

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