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May 8, 2018
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and mandatory calorie count labels
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 8, 2018
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Do Mandatory Calorie Labels Matter?

Although mandatory calorie count labels have become the law of the land, their impact on firms and consumers is still unpredictable.

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May 6, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and animal economics
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 6, 2018
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Why We Need Holey Cow and Other Cheesy Names

Even U.S. cheesemakers suffer when the EU (European Union) says you can't use a label like Parmesan or feta because your cheese wasn't made in the required place.
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April 11, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and San Francisco rent control
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 11, 2018
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Does Rent Control Really Control Rent?

When cities like San Francisco pass rent control legislation to create affordable housing, they could wind up with unintended consequences.

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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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March 19, 2018
Adam Smith laissez-faire
Published by Elaine Schwartz at March 19, 2018
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A 2018 Update: The World’s Top and Bottom Laissez-Faire Countries

The Index of Economic Freedom is a handy source of data for judging whether or not a government has a laissez-faire philosophy.

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