Tuesday's Assorted Links
Accountant shortage, dynamic pricing, kiwi tourism, cocoa alternatives, and Mountain Dew
Hi y’all! Here are five stories from this week that contained some neat applications of economic principles or are related to teaching:
The financial stability of being an accountant isn’t enough to offset the somewhat unglamorous reputation [Business Insider]
An increasing number of companies have flirted with the concept of “dynamic pricing” [Sherwood News]
New Zealand is almost tripling its entry tax for foreign tourists to account for the cost of hosting tourists [BBC News]
Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand [Associated Press]
Mountain Dew is offering to reimburse up to $10k in relocation costs to five people willing to move anywhere within the Mountain time zone plus a one-year supply of its signature product and a “welcome package” of outdoor gear [Fortune]
Americans love their big trucks and SUVs, but is that choice making the roads more dangerous for everyone else? Explore how these private decisions have public costs and the economic dilemma we face in addressing them.
The Big Car Dilemma
Americans love big cars. Once the domain of contractors and off-road adventurers, pickup trucks and SUVs now dominate suburban driveways and city streets. What used to be a practical choice for the rugged outdoors has become the go-to option for families and commuters alike. The appeal is obvious: more space, more power, and, most importantly, a sense of safety.
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