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May 21, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and plastic bag bans
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 21, 2019
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The Unintended Consequences of Plastic Bag Bans

Although plastic bag bans do help the environment, they also create unintended consequences that might make them less desirable.

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April 24, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and airplane inequality
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 24, 2019
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A New Way to Look At Air Rage

Boarding JetBlue recently, a gracious gentleman offered to let me move in front of him. Embarrassed, I refused and explained that my boarding group was “D.” […]

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April 23, 2019
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and washing machine tariffs
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 23, 2019
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The Washing Machine Trade War: The Biggest Loser

Through duties and washing machine tariffs, the U.S. government has created new incentives for manufacturers that harm consumers.

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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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November 5, 2018
Weekly Economic News Roundup and campaign finance
Published by Elaine Schwartz at November 5, 2018
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Why It’s Tough to Give (Campaign Finance) Money Away

When Seattle tried using Democracy Vouchers to support campaign finance, the results were not entirely what they had expected.

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October 22, 2017
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Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 22, 2017
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The Economics of the Pumpkin Slingshot

For the next bite of a doughnut or the next try at a pumpkin slingshot, economist Alfred Marshall's marginal analysis helps you decide whether to say yes.

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