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May 1, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and street names
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 1, 2019
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Where It Costs the Most and Least to Live

While we see similar tastes and shopping patterns in the world's most expensive cities, the reasons for a high and low cost of living vary.

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April 3, 2019
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and congestion pricing
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 3, 2019
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Why It’s Tough to Plan Congestion Pricing

While it sounds simple to charge vehicles for driving in a certain area, New York's actual congestion pricing plan is much more complex.

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October 17, 2018
economic news roundup and global learning crisis
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 17, 2018
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Where Education and Healthcare Could Be Better

The new World Bank Human Capital Index was created to encourage the leaders of 157 countries to improve their healthcare and education.

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April 20, 2014
everyday economics and the birth rate
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 20, 2014
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Which Countries Want You to Have a Baby?

It is a recipe for demographic disaster when you have too many old people and not enough babies. The problem is the size of the working […]

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April 16, 2014
economic news roundup and water shortages
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 16, 2014
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How To Cope With (Water) Stress

Being water stressed means you are unusually vulnerable to a water shortage. Sort of like a household where one emergency can push it over the edge because it […]

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