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May 13, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and educating young women
May 13, 2022
Where Educating More Young Women Will Make a Difference

A source of global gender inequality, educating young women would boost the gross domestic product of many nations.

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May 11, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and pricing a painting
May 11, 2022
Why $195 Million Was A Disappointing Price

Shown by a Christie's auction this week of an an Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe silkscreen, pricing a painting can be unpredictable.

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May 10, 2022
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May 10, 2022
When We Need a Better Name

Our demand for a good or a service or even a pet can be increased or decreased by whether the name is easy or difficult to pronounce.

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May 7, 2022
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May 7, 2022
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Abortion Access to Student Debt

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from cow poop bingo to easier tax preparation.

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May 4, 2022
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May 4, 2022
The Economic Side of Abortion Access

In addition to the very crucial health impact of abortion access, its economic side adds to our understanding.

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May 3, 2022
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May 3, 2022
The Surprising Reasons We Need Insurance

Because a cash prize or a Mercedes can be exceedingly expensive, charitable event planners buy prize indemnity insurance to hedge their risk.

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May 2, 2022
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May 2, 2022
Student Loan Debate Dilemmas

Misleading when we just look at $50,000 or $10,000, the student loan debate takes us to a long and complicated cost and benefit list.

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April 30, 2022
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April 30, 2022
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Fortnite to FOLO

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from safety signs to product placement.

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April 28, 2022
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April 28, 2022
How Russia’s Ukraine Invasion Harmed Nepal

Rippling around the world, the Russian invasion's impact has been felt as far away as the land, labor, and capital in Nepal's economy.

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April 25, 2022
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April 25, 2022
The Surprising Star of Space Jam

Done well, movie product placements for firms like Nike and even a university like MIT can boost brand value.

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April 24, 2022
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April 24, 2022
How (Fortnite’s) It’s Complicated Became Complicated

The backpack kid is one of several emote creators who sued Fortnite because they believe they have copyright protection of their moves.

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April 23, 2022
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April 23, 2022
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Walking Dogs to Sharing Passwords

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from walking dogs to sharing passwords.

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