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.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Urbanites Flee China’s Smog for Blue Skies

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/23/world/asia/urbanites-flee-chinas-smog-for-blue-skies.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20131123&_r=0
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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Over 50 and out of work: Program seeks to help long-term unemployed

http://inplainsight.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/11/16/21266839-over-50-and-out-of-work-program-seeks-to-help-long-term-unemployed
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Friday, November 15, 2013

Now’s a good time to get a break on used cars

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/nows-good-time-get-break-used-cars-2D11591449
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Stocks climb as nominee for Fed chief talks up stimulus package

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/stocks-wobble-ahead-hearing-obamas-choice-run-fed-2D11591379
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Holiday shopping season looking bleak for Walmart, Kohl's

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/holiday-shopping-season-looking-bleak-walmart-kohls-2D11591127
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Competitors race to muscle Lululemon out of its turf

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/companies-race-muscle-lululemon-out-its-turf-2D11598498
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Americans owe more: Record high student loan delinquency

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/americans-owe-more-biggest-consumer-debt-jump-over-5-years-2D11591451
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'Generation Wait': Share of young adults who move hits 50-year low

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/generation-wait-share-young-adults-who-move-hits-50-year-2D11591053
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Gluten Takes a Beating From Fad Dieters and Grain Giants

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-12/grain-giants-go-gluten-free-to-plump-profits-on-fad-diet.html
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Trash Strike in Madrid

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-11/trash-piles-up-in-madrid-as-strike-enters-seventh-day.html http://finance.yahoo.com/photos/trash-strike-in-spain-slideshow/
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Google's Motorola seeks comeback with low-cost smartphone

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/googles-motorola-seeks-comeback-low-143117315.html
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Thursday, November 14, 2013

For Philippine Relief, China Beat by Ikea, Coke

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/chinas-paltry-philippines-aid-hurting-reputation-20885303
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E-cigarettes gain attention in schools amid rise in popularity

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/e-cigarettes-gain-attention-in-schools-amid-rise-in-popularity/2013/11/14/96dc4774-46ff-11e3-a196-3544a03c2351_story.html?hpid=z3
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Obama announces change to address health insurance cancellations

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obamato-to-announce-change-to-address-health-insurance-cancellations/2013/11/14/3be49d24-4d37-11e3-9890-a1e0997fb0c0_story.html?tid=pm_pop
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Google Books ruling is a huge victory for online innovation

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/11/14/google-books-ruling-is-a-huge-victory-for-online-innovation/?tid=hpModule_88854bf0-8691-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394&hpid=z12
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Janet Yellen defends Federal Reserve policies before Senate banking panel

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/janet-yellen-defends-federal-reserve-policies-before-senate-banking-panel/2013/11/14/e2a28592-4cb8-11e3-be6b-d3d28122e6d4_story.html?hpid=z3
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Messaging Service Snapchat Spurned $3 Billion Facebook Bid

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303789604579196023009484870
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The Mystery of the iPhones That Won't Unlock

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303559504579195881629809394
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Exposure to metal found in many electronics may double stroke risk

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/11/12/metal-found-in-many-consumer-electronics-may-double-stroke-risk/?intcmp=trending
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US Airways, American deal may lead to more competition

http://www.nbcnews.com/travel/us-airways-american-deal-may-lead-more-competition-2D11585029 http://www.nbcnews.com/travel/us-air-american-merger-back-track-after-antitrust-settlement-source-2D11577715
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Grim Toll Rises Amid Ruin and Chaos

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303914304579191821439194290
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Andrew Huszar: Confessions of a Quantitative Easer

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303763804579183680751473884
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The Biggest Fiscal Losers

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303460004579190043997395918
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Target Fills Its Cart With Some of Amazon's Tricks

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304672404579184231426308394
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Didn't pre-order Xbox One or PS4? Duke it out on launch day — or wait 'til 2014

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/didnt-pre-order-xbox-one-or-ps4-duke-it-out-8C11523817
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Sony and Microsoft unveil the PS4 and Xbox One's starting lineup of entertainment apps

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/sony-microsoft-unveil-ps4-xbox-ones-starting-lineup-entertainment-apps-8C11566215
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How much will an HDTV cost on Black Friday? Much less

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/how-much-will-hdtv-cost-black-friday-much-less-8C11566220
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New Roomba chews up hair and is 50 percent suckier

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/new-roomba-chews-hair-50-percent-suckier-2D11577321
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iPhone 5 owners resist the call of the upgrade

http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1108901228625-74/CIRP+news+release+2013-11-08+previous+phone.pdf http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/iphone-5-owners-resist-call-upgrade-8C11566229
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Monday, November 11, 2013

Company uses 3-D printing to make steel handgun

http://money.msn.com/investing/post--company-uses-3-d-printing-to-make-steel-handgun
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Why Johnny can't write, and why employers are mad

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/why-johnny-cant-write-why-employers-are-mad-2D11577444
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Pros and Cons of Concierge Medicine

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303471004579165470633112630
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Why Focusing Too Narrowly in College Could Backfire

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324139404579016662718868576
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Postal Service to Make Sunday Deliveries for Amazon

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/11/business/postal-service-and-amazon-strike-deal.html?ref=technology
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F.D.A. Ruling Would All but Eliminate Trans Fats

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/08/health/fda-trans-fats.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20131108&_r=0
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Sunday, November 10, 2013

26 Common Items that Are Dangerous to Cats and Dogs

http://shine.yahoo.com/pets/26-common-items-dangerous-cats-dogs-134200758.html
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Boy's bone marrow transplant wiped out cancer -- and his peanut allergy

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/boys-bone-marrow-transplant-wiped-out-cancer-his-peanut-allergy-8C11566377
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Food for thought: Will almonds be part of a cancer-fighting arsenal one day?

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/food-thought-will-almonds-be-part-cancer-fighting-arsenal-one-2D11575266
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Grilled chicken salad recalled after E. coli outbreak

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/grilled-chicken-salad-recalled-after-e-coli-outbreak-2D11574243
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$10 Minimum Wage Proposal Has Growing Support From White House

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/08/business/10-minimum-wage-proposal-has-obamas-backing.html
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Iran Balked at Language of Draft Nuclear Deal, Western Diplomats Say

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/11/world/middleeast/kerry-no-deal-in-hand-defends-negotiating-strategy-on-iran.html?hp
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Con Men Prey on Confusion Over Health Care Act

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/10/business/con-men-prey-on-confusion-over-health-care-act.html?hpw&rref=health
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They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/10/business/they-loved-your-gpa-then-they-saw-your-tweets.html?src=me&ref=general&_r=0
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What Mass Killers Want—And How to Stop Them

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303309504579181702252120052
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Cameras Succumb to Smartphone Juggernaut

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304868404579189921461374360
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Is Apple Putting Flex in the iPhone?

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/11/10/is-apple-putting-flex-in-the-iphone/?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsThird
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Thousands Feared Dead After Typhoon Haiyan Slams Philippines

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303460004579189803316650742
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Will SeaWorld Tank After "Blackfish" Expose?

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/11/09/will-seaworld-tank-after-blackfish-expose/?mod=trending_now_4 http://live.wsj.com/video/will-seaworld-tank-after-blackfish-expose/53629C53-D1CE-4354-B927-A71C6901E96F.html?mod=WSJ_article_outbrain&obref=obnetwork#!53629C53-D1CE-4354-B927-A71C6901E96F
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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Samsung Smartphone Smothers Apple iPhone in Global Sales

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/samsung-smartphone-smothers-apple-iphone-104029350.html
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Herbal Supplements Are Often Not What They Seem

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/05/science/herbal-supplements-are-often-not-what-they-seem.html?collection=mostemailed
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Amid Capitol Turmoil, Postal Service Crisis Drags On

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/07/us/politics/amid-capitol-turmoil-postal-service-crisis-drags-on.html?hp
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Parks Tread a Digital Divide

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303843104579172193751198068
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A Desperate Abercrombie Will Stop Shunning Plus-Size Shoppers

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/06/abercrombie-larger-sizes-fat-people_n_4226413.html?ref=topbar
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Blockbuster Closing All Of Its Remaining Retail Stores

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/06/blockbuster-closing_n_4226735.html
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Everybody Panic: Corgis Are On Their Way to Becoming Endangered

http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/11/05/everybody-panic-corgis-are-on-their-way-to-becoming-an-endangered-species/
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Tesla Posts Smaller Loss, but Shares Start to Temper

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/06/business/tesla-posts-smaller-loss-but-shares-start-to-temper.html?ref=business&_r=0
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New Student Loan Rules Add Protections for Borrowers

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/06/your-money/new-student-loan-rules-add-protections-for-borrowers.html?ref=business
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China’s Leaders Confront Economic Fissures

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/06/business/international/chinas-leaders-confront-economic-fissures.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&rref=business&hpw
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Lay's to roll out chocolate-covered potato chip

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/10/31/lays-potato-chips-chocolate-covered/3324377/
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Is a Nexus Phone Running on KitKat Any Sweeter?

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304391204579179890559230398
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Some Food Companies Ditch 'Natural' Label

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304470504579163933732367084
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Monday, November 4, 2013

Rise in Pets as Therapy for Mental Conditions

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303661404579178062331185506
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Twitter Raises Sights in Heady IPO Market

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303482504579177541101538338
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Sriracha Plant to Stay Open, Judge Rules, Despite Complaints from Nearby Town

http://www.weather.com/news/sriracha-plant-stay-open-judge-rules-despite-complaints-nearby-town-20131101
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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Truck, SUV Demand Lifts U.S. Auto Makers in October

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303618904579171360637797146
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I want a mortgage, and you want my WHAT?

http://realestate.msn.com/i-want-a-mortgage-and-you-want-my-what
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Friday, November 1, 2013

Weak Data Underscores Fed’s Decision

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/31/business/economy/lackluster-economic-reports-underscore-feds-stand-pat-decision.html?src=recg
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Walmart Plans More Stores and E-Commerce in China

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/business/international/wal-marts-china-plan-to-focus-on-e-commerce.html?src=recg
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In-Flight Devices, Yes. But What About the Power?

http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/in-flight-devices-yes-but-what-about-the-power/?src=rechp&_r=0
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Public Cost of Fast-Food Industry's Low Pay Remains Unclear

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303843104579169833588095024
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Birthday party sales drop at Chuck E. Cheese

http://money.msn.com/investing/news.aspx?feed=AP&date=20131101&id=17063921
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