Economic Ideas

April 5, 2018
wine tariffs
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 5, 2018
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Why U.S. Winemakers Can’t Fight the Trade War That the President Uncorked

While facts about China's wine imports from the U.S. are somewhat surprising, still the impact of a tariff war is predictable.

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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 26, 2018
household spending
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 26, 2018
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Why the Retail Apocalypse Could Be a Renaissance

Even with mall traffic declining and stores closing, retail restructuring might lead to a renaissance fueled by creative destruction rather than an apocalypse.

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March 25, 2018
Weekly economic news roundup and occupational licensing
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 25, 2018
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The Surprises That Occupational Licenses Create

Illustrated by a tooth whitening case at the U.S. Supreme Court and new research from Northwestern, the spread of occupational licensing could need further evaluation.

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