Tuesday's Assorted Links
Rolex prices, Gen Beta, fastest growing jobs, autonomous tractors, and pineapple on pizza
Hi y’all! Here are five stories from this week that contained some neat applications of economic principles or are related to teaching:
Rolex hiked prices on several of its watches this year as the cost of gold continues to surge [CNN Business]
The children born in 2025 will be Generation Beta’s first members and will include children born through 2039 [USA Today]
The 25 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. [LinkedIn]
A new line of autonomous tractors and trucks may help address America’s farmhand shortage [John Deere]
Lupa Pizza in Norwich charges £100 for Hawaiian pizza [Norwich Evening News]
Quitter’s Day has passed, and if you’ve abandoned your New Year’s resolution, here’s a thought: Maybe quitting was the right move. Economists see quitting differently—it’s about opportunity costs, sunk costs, and making rational choices. Here’s why you shouldn’t feel bad about walking away:
You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Quitting
Quitter’s Day—yes, that’s a real thing—came and went last Friday. If you’ve already abandoned your New Year’s resolution, you’re not alone. The second Friday of January is when millions of people quietly decide they’re done with their big goals for the year. Gym memberships go unused, ambitious learning plans stall, and meditation apps get deleted.
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