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, April 26, 2014

Amazon Is Testing Its Own Delivery Service

http://www.businessinsider.com/amazing-is-testing-its-own-delivery-service-2014-4
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Lime Shortage Drives Up Prices at Bars and Restaurants in U.S.

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304810904579509943330615628?mod=trending_now_1
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Even Small Medical Advances Can Mean Big Jumps in Bills

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/06/health/even-small-medical-advances-can-mean-big-jumps-in-bills.html?emc=edit_th_20140406&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=16515780&_r=0
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Russia Hits Back at Biden: We Are Ready for 'Unfriendly Steps'

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ukraine-crisis/russia-hits-back-biden-we-are-ready-unfriendly-steps-n86726?ocid=msnhp&pos=3
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U.S. Airfares Still Rising But Slowly

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/u-s-airfares-still-rising-slowly-n86936
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Sunday, April 20, 2014

For Many Americans, 'Temp' Work Becomes Permanent Way of Life

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/many-americans-temp-work-becomes-permanent-way-life-n81071
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Why You Shouldn't Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303456104579489510784385696?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702303456104579489510784385696.html
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Facebook Launches “Nearby Friends” With Opt-In Real-Time Location Sharing

http://techcrunch.com/2014/04/17/facebook-nearby-friends/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl18%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D466678
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