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May 6, 2024
shrinkflation penalties
May 6, 2024
Where to Find Shrinkflation Penalties

Now, with a slew of companies reducing the size but not the price of their products, several countries have mandated shrinkflation penalties.

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March 3, 2024
Weekly Economic News Roundup and baby names
March 3, 2024
Where Do We Need To Boost Birth Rates?

The financial "band-aid" approach of many nations has made the problem of low birth rates especially tough to solve.

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January 8, 2024
Doritos
January 8, 2024
The Seismic Changes in Doritos Supply

Looking at Doritos supply and demand, we see seismic changes in supply but little happening on the demand side.

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June 29, 2023
economic news roundup and the value of time
June 29, 2023
Why You Might Be Younger Than You Think

Typically starting with your birth date, calculating your age could depend on chronology, biology, or where you live.

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October 23, 2022
trendy food
October 23, 2022
Why Mint Chocolate (Chicken) Could Be Our Next Trendy Food

Looking at trendy food takes us to South Korean tastes and the U.S. history of new foods coming and going.

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September 28, 2021
middle income trap Dominican Republic
September 28, 2021
How the Middle Income Trap Could Ensnare China

Hoping to avoid the middle income trap, China is taking the less typical socialist route through their "common prosperity" policies.

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March 16, 2020
Economic News Roundup and face mask shortages
March 16, 2020
How (Not) to Eliminate Face Mask Shortages

Whether looking at rationing, price caps, trade restrictions, or the market, the problem of face mask shortages is tough to solve.

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September 3, 2018
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September 3, 2018
A Labor Day Look at How Much We Work

Comparing the U.S. workweek with South Korea and five European nations reveals how much we do at night and during the weekend.

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August 8, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and tariff impact
August 8, 2018
(Almost) All You Need To Know About Quotas

From sleeveless jackets to begging brides and young sports teams with no uniforms, the complexities of quotas can produce a slew of unpredictable results.

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