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Accountant shortage, dynamic pricing, kiwi tourism, cocoa alternatives, and Mountain Dew
The Big Car Dilemma
Why do Americans keep buying bigger cars, even when it's killing them?
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Stressed parents, sausage indicator, nuclear power, affordable degrees, and paying for pizza
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What Can 2 Astronauts Stuck in Space Teach Us About Economics?
An eight-day mission has unexpectedly turned into an eight-month saga—offering us a fascinating case study on a few basic economic principles.
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August 2024

Tuesday's Assorted Links
AI Cheating, video gamers, Kiwi emmigration, job hunting, and rental collusion
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The Price of Cutting in Line
Apps are turning simple night out or a trip to a theme park into a lesson in economics
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Credit card debt, recession predictions, starter homes, private school subsidies, and Chuck E. Cheese
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The Economic Logic Behind the "No Tax on Tips" Policy
Imagine how much more pervasive tipping could become if tips were no longer taxed
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
CEO salaries, gym memberships, negative gas prices, free healthcare, and Spirit Airlines
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Why Politics Must Stay Out of Monetary Policy
Preserving the Federal Reserve’s independence is crucial to preventing political pressures that might undermine long-term economic stability and…
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Olympic decisions, medal incentives, the Sahm Rule, salary transparency, and Delta airlines
How Economic Principles Fuel Olympic Greatness
Olympic athletes' remarkable achievements are fueled by some of the same economic principles of technological advancements and human capital investments…
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