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The Economics Behind Pantone’s Color of the Year
A shade of white will be the defining color of the next year. Some may think it's boring, but the economics behind it aren't.
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Jadrian Wooten
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Replacement concerns, hoarding pesos, value of a college degree, Black Friday shopping, and OPEC+
Dec 2
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Jadrian Wooten
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Do Sweatpants Make Flights Worse?
A look at the social norms behind air travel and why a debate about sweatpants reveals more about shifting expectations than clothing choices.
Dec 1
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Jadrian Wooten
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November 2025
A Thanksgiving Thank You
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 27
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Jadrian Wooten
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Department of War, marriage rates, international students, layoffs, and immigration timeline
Nov 26
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Jadrian Wooten
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The Thanksgiving Meal That Plans Itself
Why Thanksgiving dinner looks the same across the country, even though no one is in charge of designing it.
Nov 24
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Jadrian Wooten
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Mac & cheese, Thanksgiving turkey, agricultural tariffs, travel methods, and the last penny
Nov 18
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Jadrian Wooten
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How .99 Pricing Survives the Penny Shortage
The penny may be disappearing, but the psychology behind .99 pricing isn’t going anywhere.
Nov 17
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Jadrian Wooten
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Double majors, meatpacking collusion, scam revenue, free tax filing, and consumer sentiment
Nov 11
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Jadrian Wooten
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The Case of the Cheaper Dinner That Costs More
Walmart says Thanksgiving dinner is 25% cheaper this year. Sounds like great news, right? But there’s a catch. They quietly changed what’s in the meal.
Nov 10
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Jadrian Wooten
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Grocery spending, holiday shopping, remote work, mental health, and free childcare
Nov 4
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Jadrian Wooten
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The 18-Inning Lesson in Economics
Why did millions stay up past 2 a.m. for one more inning? Economics has a few ideas and a lesson worth staying awake for.
Nov 3
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Jadrian Wooten
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