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, January 30, 2014

Economy grew solidly in fourth quarter

http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/30/news/economy/gdp-report/index.html?source=cnn_bin
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Love it or hate it, mayo gets more popular

http://www.today.com/food/love-it-or-hate-it-mayo-now-no-1-u-2D12024656
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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Sugar vs. corn syrup: Legal battle aims to establish the sweet truth

http://investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2014/01/23/22406018-sugar-vs-corn-syrup-legal-battle-aims-to-establish-the-sweet-truth
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Sears to close flagship Loop location in April

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-sears-close-loop-flagship-20140121,0,6152367.story
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McDonald’s Profit Little Changed as U.S. Store Sales Decline

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-23/mcdonald-s-profit-little-changed-on-u-s-store-sales.html
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Apprenticeships Could Help Reduce Youth Unemployment, Business Leaders Say

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/01/23/apprenticeships-could-reduce-youth-unemployment-business-leaders-say/?ref=business
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Your Next Job Application Could Involve a Video Game

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/magazine/your-next-job-application-could-involve-a-video-game.html?ref=business
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Upward Mobility Has Not Declined, Study Says

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/23/business/upward-mobility-has-not-declined-study-says.html?action=click&contentCollection=Business%20Day®ion=Footer&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=article
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U.S. Home Sales End Losing Streak, Jobless Claims Rise

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2014/01/23/business/23reuters-usa-economy.html?hp&_r=0
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Amazon Wants to Ship Your Package Before You Buy It

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2014/01/17/amazon-wants-to-ship-your-package-before-you-buy-it/?mod=trending_now_1
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Americans' Eating Habits Take a Healthier Turn, Study Finds

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304149404579323092916490748?mod=WSJ_article_EditorsPicks
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High Fashion Loves the Hoodie

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303448204579336843872249868?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLE_Video_Third&mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702303448204579336843872249868.html%3Fmod%3DWSJ_hpp_MIDDLE_Video_Third
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

China exporting pollution

http://news.yahoo.com/china-pollution-wafting-across-pacific-blanket-u-study-095940997--finance.html?.tsrc=yahoo
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

German Economy Grows at Modest Pace

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/16/business/international/german-economy-grows-at-modest-pace.html?action=click&contentCollection=International%20Business®ion=Footer&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=article
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China Dwarfs U.S. in Monetary Stimulus

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/16/business/international/china-dwarfs-us-in-monetary-stimulus.html?ribbon-ad-idx=3&rref=business&module=Ribbon&version=context®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Business%20Day&pgtype=article
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Help the Working Poor, but Share the Burden

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/05/business/help-the-working-poor-but-share-the-burden.html
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As Refinancing Wanes, Banks Are Wary of New Loans

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/01/14/as-refinancing-wanes-banks-remain-wary-of-new-loans/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20140115&_r=0
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Are Potential Cable Mergers Good for Consumers?

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/01/14/are-potential-cable-mergers-good-for-consumers/?ref=business
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Verizon, AT&T, Sprint Swoon On Price War Fears

http://news.investors.com/technology/010914-685774-wireless-price-war-worries-drive-down-phone-stocks.htm
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Is Chomping on Gum Really That Bad? A View of Pros and Cons

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303393804579312530655480114?mod=trending_now_2
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What Secrets Your Phone Is Sharing About You

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303453004579290632128929194?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories&mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702303453004579290632128929194.html%3Fmod%3DWSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories
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