Tuesday's Assorted Links
Department of War, marriage rates, international students, layoffs, and immigration timeline
Hi y’all! Here are five stories from this week that contained some neat applications of economic principles or are related to teaching:
Pentagon name change could cost up to $2 billion [CNBC]
High schoolers in the US today are far less likely to express interest in marriage than previous generations [Pew Research Center]
New international student enrolment at US colleges has slipped 17% this fall [Institute of International Education]
Small-scale cutbacks of fewer than 50 people have now become the most common type of layoff in the US, accounting for over half of job cuts so far [Axios]
How long it can take to become an American citizen, depending on where you’re from and how you start the process [USAFacts]
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole… millions of households will serve almost the same meal on Thursday, even though there’s no central plan guiding it. This week’s newsletter looks at the economics behind Thanksgiving’s “spontaneous order” and the network of people responsible for making the holiday happen.
The Thanksgiving Meal That Plans Itself
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