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July 17, 2015
As an innovation the bicycle has had many positive externalities.
July 17, 2015
The Wright Moment for the Bicycle

As an innovation, the bicycle was a stepping stone that helped human capital move onward to other inventions like the airplane, the auto and better roads.

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May 2, 2015
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May 2, 2015
Weekly Roundup: From Free Delivery to Expensive Coffee

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April 29, 2015
Everyday economics and A 13 month calendar would create positive externalities.
April 29, 2015
Why a Year Should Have 13 Months

Replacing the inconsistencies of the current calendar, in finance and production, the 13-month calendar would create positive externalities for businesses.

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March 28, 2015
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March 26, 2015
Everyday economics and adding an interior slippery surface to a container is an innovation that will save time and lessen waste.
March 26, 2015
The Connection Between a Killer Plant and Elmer’s Glue

An innovation being sold to manufacturers, jars with slippery interior surfaces will create positive externalities by lessening waste and saving time.

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February 28, 2015
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Weekly Roundup: From Good Voices to Bad Marriages

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February 24, 2015
Everyday economics and the positive externalities of childhood vaccination have an economic impact.
February 24, 2015
The Vaccine Benefits That No One Talks About

With better school attendance and learning, and then higher work productivity, the positive externalities of childhood vaccination have an economic impact.

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February 2, 2015
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February 2, 2015
The Problems We Have With Being On Time

Decisions that relate to standardizing clock time and solar time, and global time zones create commercial negative and positive externalities.

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