Demand, Supply, and Markets

April 5, 2019
Weekly economic news roundup and inconspicuous consumption
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 5, 2019
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The Inconspicuous Consumption That Shouts Your Wealth

The average American has access to the types of consumer goods that only the wealthy used to buy. We can purchase a pricey iPhone or watch […]

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March 22, 2019
Weekly economic news roundup and award incentives
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 22, 2019
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When Awards Give Us More or Less Than We Expect

While awards are all about recognition, inspiration, and appreciation, sometimes they are not exactly what we expect them to be.

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February 24, 2019
Apple's finances
Published by Elaine Schwartz at February 24, 2019
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The Value of the Brands We Love the Most

Adding to the value of a good or a service, firms in the top 15 global brands like Apple and Amazon have our loyalty by distinguishing what they produce.

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January 25, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and electricity consumption
Published by Elaine Schwartz at January 25, 2019
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More Mind Boggling Facts About Where Our Energy Comes From

In one handy graphic from the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, you can see U.S. energy consumption and production for our homes, businesses, and vehicles.

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January 4, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Apple in China
Published by Elaine Schwartz at January 4, 2019
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A Closer Look at Apple in China

Looking at Apple in China, we can see the collateral damage that a seemingly targeted tariff can create for multinationals.

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November 6, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Amazon markets
Published by Elaine Schwartz at November 6, 2018
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An Amazon Market in South America

Everywhere we read about Amazon markets. But today, it’s the real thing. Where are we going? To what you can buy in the Amazon Basin. From […]

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October 1, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and airline fees
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 1, 2018
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The Reasons That Airlines Boost Fees Rather than Fares

When the rising price of fuel boosts airlines' costs, they can buoy their bottom line by increasing optional and barely noticeable fees or raising fares.

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September 24, 2018
Weekly economic News Roundup and $100 bills
Published by Elaine Schwartz at September 24, 2018
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Why Wedding Tickets Should (or Should Not) Be For Sale

By identifying the moral limits of markets, we can decide what should and should not be sold...like wedding tickets and high grades.

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