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June 24, 2018
Saudi women gender gap
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 24, 2018
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Gender Equity for Saudi Women at Starbucks and Beyond

While today is the first day that Saudi women can drive legally, they still experience gender inequity at Starbucks and beyond.

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June 17, 2018
food taxes
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 17, 2018
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Why We Needed to Retake the Marshmallow Test

After doing their own version of the marshmallow test, researchers from NYU and UC Irvine told us to look at the value of delayed gratification somewhat differently.

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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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October 27, 2017
working hours
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 27, 2017
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The Time Zone Changes That Massachusetts Might Make

Cows don’t like the switch to daylight saving time. A California organic dairy farmer said he enjoys the extra hour of light that starts in March. […]

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October 26, 2017
Weekly economic news roundup and a metric mixup
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 26, 2017
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Clarence the Tortoise and the Metric Mixup

For Clarence the 75-year-old Galapagos tortoise, an extended visit to Moorpark College was going to be good. His mate had recently died and the College had an […]

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