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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Harvard tuition, snacks, egg smuggling, congestion pricing, and helicopter externalities
Why Scam Texts About Unpaid Tolls Just Won’t Stop
Have you also been getting a lot of text messages lately about unpaid tolls?
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Domestic travel, US stock market, saving accounts, ramen flavors, and migration
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There’s No Such Thing as Free Checked Bags
Southwest’s decision to charge for checked bags feels like a loss, but in reality, passengers were always paying for them—just in ways they didn’t see.
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Government statistics, surgeries, government shutdown, egg prices, and Canada's next prime minister
The Cost of Uncertainty
When businesses delay investments and consumers pull back on spending, the ripple effects of lost confidence can bring economic growth to a standstill.
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
Spring break, orange juice, pizza prices, lumber tariffs, and Austin
The Economic Blackout Probably Did More Harm Than Good
When The People’s Union USA announced its one-day “Economic Blackout” on February 28, the concept was straightforward: hit big corporations where it…
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February 2025

Tuesday's Assorted Links
Gold, dishonest charts, electric shock, chickens, and high income spenders
Why Are Eggs So Expensive While Chicken Prices Stay Flat?
Egg prices have skyrocketed due to a bird flu outbreak, while the price of chicken meat has remained relatively stable.
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Tuesday's Assorted Links
YouTube, Kendrick Lamar, decision coach, private school costs, P2P payments
The Penny Problem Isn’t Solved—It’s Just Moved to the Nickel
Do you remember the last time you paid for something with cash?
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