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November 13, 2025
Just Ask Jenna Looks at the Unequal Side of Group Work | econlife
November 13, 2025
Just Ask Jenna Looks at the Unequal Side of Group Work

Making economics more interesting and enjoyable, "Just Ask Jenna" takes everyday questions and turns them into simple, engaging explanations.

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April 21, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and choosing a movie
April 21, 2022
What Password Sharing Really Means

While our password sharing had been ignored by Netflix, now they've become very aware that they have a free rider problem to solve.

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October 1, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and tipping behavior
October 1, 2019
Some Tips About Tipping

Because tipping behavior reflects a social norm, many of us know the amount we are supposed to leave but we don't necessarily do it.

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July 22, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and free parking and parking meters
July 22, 2018
The Huge Impact of a Rather Irritating Invention

While the cost of free parking in New York City is rather huge, it can be offset by what was a seemingly insignificant and irritating innovation.

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March 21, 2018
Economic News Roundup and internet tax
March 21, 2018
Why Labor Unions Are Worried About Free Riders

With union membership declining, organized labor is worried about a Supreme Court decision on who has to pay an agency/fair share fee.

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February 23, 2015
everyday economics and the driver license renewal process shows the tradeoffs of public goods and services.
February 23, 2015
A Renewing My License Story

Seeing government's inefficiencies through a driver's license renewal process reminds us to recognize the tradeoffs from creating public goods and services.

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