Economics in the News

This is a collection of hyperlinks to current news articles that deal with economic concepts (labeled) for my current and former students. The opinions and conclusions are expressly those of the authors, not necessarily mine. I have not commented on these articles because I want my students to have a chance to do so in their homework assignments. I always enjoy hearing what they have to say when they have thought through and provided evidence for their arguments.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Lacking support, House pulls last-ditch cliff fix, heads home

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/20/16049886-lacking-support-house-pulls-last-ditch-cliff-fix-heads-home?lite
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

The K-Cup Patent Is Dead, Long Live The K-Cup

http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2012/11/28/the-k-cup-patent-is-dead-long-live-the-k-cup/?mod=WSJ_article_outbrain&obref=obnetwork
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In World of Big Stuff, the U.S. Still Rules

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324712504578133231588608990.html?mod=WSJ_economy_LeftTopHighlights
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With Higher Taxes Looming, Bonuses May Come Early

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/29/with-higher-taxes-looming-bonuses-may-come-early/
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GOP Makes Counteroffer In Cliff Talks

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324355904578157450983453958.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read Related article: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/business/economy/republicans-balk-at-obamas-short-term-stimulus.html?ref=business&_r=0
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Degree Inflation? Jobs That Newly Require B.A.’s

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/degree-inflation-jobs-that-newly-require-b-a-s/?ref=economy
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Generic Drug Makers See a Drought Ahead

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/business/generic-drug-makers-facing-squeeze-on-revenue.html?ref=economy
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Europe’s Avoidable Collision Course

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/business/euro-zone-keeps-playing-a-dangerous-game.html?ref=economy Related article: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/business/global/daily-euro-zone-watch.html?ref=business
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More Dads Buy the Toys, So Barbie, and Stores, Get Makeovers

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/business/more-dads-buy-the-toys-so-barbie-and-stores-get-makeovers.html?hp&_r=0
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