Regulatory Policy

February 27, 2019
food spending
Published by Elaine Schwartz at February 27, 2019
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Why Kraft’s Mac & Cheese Has a Global Warming Problem

Ranking the global warming readiness of the largest consumer product companies, a climate change research group tells us where to be concerned.

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February 17, 2019
vegan meat
Published by Elaine Schwartz at February 17, 2019
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Deciding If Lab-Made Meat Can Be Called Meat

Ranchers and poultry farmers are supporting legislation that requires lab-made meat labels to indicate the product is not real meat.

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February 1, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and product recalls
Published by Elaine Schwartz at February 1, 2019
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Wilted Lettuce, Moldy Strawberries, and the Impact of Brexit

Thinking of wilted lettuce, moldy strawberries, and a slower trip from the Hook of Holland to Harwich, England, we can see the impact of Brexit.

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January 23, 2019
economic news roundup and water shortages
Published by Elaine Schwartz at January 23, 2019
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When to Worry About Water

Approaching Day Zero, the people in Cape Town South Africa were conserving water by singing two minute shower songs and using 50 liters (13 gallons) a day.

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January 18, 2019
China's Great Wall
Published by Elaine Schwartz at January 18, 2019
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Six Facts: What It’s Handy To Know About China

A look at U.S. China trade history reveals how the Chinese economy has changed and what a combination of command and the market can accomplish.

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January 13, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and federal spending
Published by Elaine Schwartz at January 13, 2019
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How an Art Heist Is like the Government Shutdown

Whether looking at an art heist, government shutdown negotiations or a soccer shootout, game theory can explain people's behavior.

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January 8, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and school funding
Published by Elaine Schwartz at January 8, 2019
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Why School Funding and a “Friends” Dinner Are Similar

The controversial side of school funding can take us to a "Friends" excerpt about splitting the dinner check and to a small Vermont community.

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