Tuesday's Assorted Links
Dementia warning signs, Gen Z's work preferences, research blindspots, Disney strike, and Swiss watches
Hi y’all! Here are five stories from this week that contained some neat applications of economic principles or are related to teaching:
Irresponsible financial decisions could be a dementia warning sign [CNN Business | Original Study]
Gen Z now prefers working in government and healthcare over Big Tech [Business Insider]
Only around 50% of academic papers focus on low- and middle-income countries, despite these countries comprising over 80% of the global population [World Bank]
Disney workers have voted overwhelmingly (99%) to authorize the potential strike of up to 14,000 employees at Disneyland Park in Southern California [Sky News]
Dramatic decline in Swiss watch exports to China signals shift in prosperity [Sherwood News]
As we gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympics, officials claim the Games will bring billions in economic benefits. But behind the scenes, the story is more complex. Are the Olympics really the economic boost they're made out to be?
The Paris Olympics Won’t Add Billions to France’s Economy
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