Economic History

April 25, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and weather economics
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 25, 2018
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When the Economy Is Like the Weather

Economic forecasting can frequently be inaccurate because of changing numbers and human bias or, as Yogi Berra reputedly said, "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future."

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April 23, 2018
Our weekly news roundup and steel tariff
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 23, 2018
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All You Need to Know About Jobs and Steel Tariffs

Although the new steel tariff will target just 140,000 workers in the steel industry, its impact will create an economic ripple that will affect millions across the U.S.

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April 2, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and product placement
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 2, 2018
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Where to Find an Inventor

To fuel the innovation that jumpstarts economic growth, researchers have figured out less traditional ways that will encourage more people to become inventors.

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March 13, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and oil prices
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 13, 2018
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Why It’s Tough for OPEC to Fight the Frackers

The OPEC nations are having a tough time deciding what oil price to target because it all depends on how U.S. shale oil producers will respond.

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March 9, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and EU budget battle
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 9, 2018
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What Brexit Will Do to the EU Budget

About more than the U.K., Brexit also creates EU budget problems because of the 10 to 12 billion euros that the British will no longer give annually.

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