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December 30, 2020
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December 30, 2020
Where Gasoline Is Most and Least Affordable

When we look at where the world's gasoline prices are high and low, we could be surprised with their affordability.

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December 8, 2020
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December 8, 2020
When a Scotch Egg Is Like an Apple (iPad)

Sometimes regulatory incentives can have consequences that make a Scotch egg in the U.K. and an Apple iPad in the U.S. similar.

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November 25, 2020
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November 25, 2020
Why It’s Tough To Eat Less (Real) Chocolate

When the fight against obesity comes down to a battle against chocolate consumption, winning will be tough.

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June 1, 2020
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June 1, 2020
Comparing Welfare in 13 Countries

Although the per capita GDP gap between two countries could appear large, the difference shrinks when you bring welfare into your calculations.

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July 5, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and and Brexit progress
July 5, 2018
A Brexit To Do List

Ranging from from border infrastructure to a divorce bill, a Brexit To Do List can be given a Readiness Score that shows their negotiating progress.

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November 14, 2017
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Brexit
November 14, 2017
(Almost) Everything You Never Knew About Brexit

Ranging from losing domain names to getting dual citizenship, the huge list of tiny Brexit details conveys what a U.K. exit truly involves.

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October 24, 2017
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October 24, 2017
How Brexit Could Change a Big Mac

The Brexit impact could include McDonald's Big Macs if the United Kingdom winds up with tariffs on cheddar cheese from Ireland.

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