Economic Ideas

June 10, 2019
weekly economic news roundup and lobster fishing dispute
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 10, 2019
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Why Maine Says It’s Forgotten

Somewhat invisible, China's tariff impact on Maine lobsters can be seen through a supply chain that even includes massive amounts of rubber bands.

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June 6, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and #TBT: Sears and Amazon
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 6, 2019
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Throwback Thursday: Was Sears, Roebuck the First Amazon?

#TBT: Through the amazingly similar prefabricated houses that they both have sold, we can see why Amazon has been called the new Sears, Roebuck.

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June 4, 2019
Weekly economic news roundup and 2020 decennial census
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 4, 2019
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What a Supermarket Thinks About the Census

Spending decisions from national, state and local government, and private businesses, will depend on accurate data from the 2020 decennial census.

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June 3, 2019
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Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 3, 2019
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What a Car Seat Says About Trade

When we look closely at U.S. imports from Mexico, we might be surprised when we see where their components were manufactured.

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May 29, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and branding Eswatini flag
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 29, 2019
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Why the Name of a Country Is Its Brand

Like corporations, countries engage in branding when they change their name or try to influence what the world thinks about them and their products.

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