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July 16, 2019
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July 16, 2019
Why Tariff Revenue Is Peanuts

A look at tariff revenue through the lens of a peanut farmer can reveal some unexpected facts about its size and who pays it.

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July 11, 2019
U.S. migration
July 11, 2019
How the Location of Creative Talent is Changing

Comparing 2005 to 2017, we would see a spread in the geography of creative talent that could stimulate growth in stagnant U.S. regions.

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July 9, 2019
prescription spending
July 9, 2019
Six New Facts To Know About Medicare

Ideal for considering Medicare For All, this Medicare update conveys six facts about Medicare enrollment, Medicare geography, and Medicare popularity.

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June 10, 2019
weekly economic news roundup and lobster fishing dispute
June 10, 2019
Why Maine Says It’s Forgotten

Somewhat invisible, China's tariff impact on Maine lobsters can be seen through a supply chain that even includes massive amounts of rubber bands.

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June 3, 2019
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June 3, 2019
What a Car Seat Says About Trade

When we look closely at U.S. imports from Mexico, we might be surprised when we see where their components were manufactured.

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June 2, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and avocado consunption
June 2, 2019
An Avocado Update

Moving from Mexican farms to New York City restaurants, avocado prices will be affected by new tariffs that create supply chain disruptions.

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May 31, 2019
weekly economic news roundup and socialism
May 31, 2019
What We Mean by Socialism

Knowing the different meanings of socialism and capitalism can help us better understand what we and presidential candidates support.

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May 8, 2019
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and tomato tradeoffs
May 8, 2019
When a Tomato is Like a Washing Machine

Next winter, our salads could be much more expensive because a new 17.5% tomato tariff will shrink supply and spike prices.

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May 2, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and tariff impact
May 2, 2019
Throwback Thursday: Remembering When Congress Controlled Tariffs

In addition to its impact on the Great Depression, Smoot-Hawley occupies a special place in tariff history because of its impact on us.

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March 26, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and the political center
March 26, 2019
A Surprising Political Center

Although some find it tough to find a constantly shifting political center and others say there might not be one, we all care about the same issues.

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March 15, 2019
Biden's spending proposals
March 15, 2019
The Upside of the 2020 Federal Budget

With the Congress having received President Trump's 2020 federal budget proposal, a process with a rarely met October 1 deadline has begun.

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January 13, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and federal spending
January 13, 2019
How an Art Heist Is like the Government Shutdown

Whether looking at an art heist, government shutdown negotiations or a soccer shootout, game theory can explain people's behavior.

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