Tuesday's Assorted Links
Tuesday's Assorted Links
Consumer confidence, grocery inflation, potential presidential policies, Gen Z employment, and the cost of Hurricane Helene
Hi y’all! Here are five stories from this week that contained some neat applications of economic principles or are related to teaching:
September consumer confidence falls the most in three years [CNBC]
Grocery inflation has widely improved, but egg prices are still expensive thanks to a bird flu epidemic [CNN]
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump laid out dueling visions for the economy as they campaigned in swing states yesterday [Associated Press]
Bosses are firing Gen Z grads just months after hiring them—here’s what they say needs to change [Fortune]
The economic losses and damages from Hurricane Helene could total as much as $110 billion. which would make it one of the costliest storms to ever hit the U.S. [NPR | AccuWeather]
Meet Moo Deng, the viral pygmy hippo that’s charming the world—and driving major revenue for the Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Thanks to social media, this baby hippo has skyrocketed to fame, but there’s an economic story here too. Using the "economics of superstars" as a guide, explore how a single hippo has tripled zoo visitors, boosted sales, and raised important questions about conservation. Could her fame help save this endangered species?
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