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.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Villages Near Nepal Earthquake’s Epicenter Are Desperate as Death Toll Tops 4,000

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/28/world/asia/nepal-earthquake.html
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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger in doubt: what might happen next?

http://money.cnn.com/2015/04/22/media/comcast-merger-options/index.html
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Europe's Collision Course With Greece

http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-04-22/europe-s-collision-course-with-greece
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Oil jobs are drying up, but this CEO explains why frackers will survive

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-related-jobs-in-the-u-s--take-a-hit-160701748.html
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These Are the Best Android Smartphones You Can Buy

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/these-are-the-best-android-smartphones-you-can-buy-117009149024.html
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Lilly Pulitzer for Target: They Came, They Waited, They Went Home Mad

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/fashion/is-target-in-the-consumers-bulls-eye-after-the-lilly-pulitzer-dustup.html?rref=fashion&module=Ribbon&version=origin®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Fashion%20%26%20Style&pgtype=article
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The Apple Watch Arrives in Stores (Just Not Its Own)

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/fashion/the-apple-watch-arrives-in-stores-just-not-its-own.html?hpw&rref=fashion&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region®ion=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well
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Families Ditch Cars for Cargo Bikes

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/style/families-ditch-cars-for-cargo-bikes.html?mabReward=A2&action=click&pgtype=Homepage®ion=CColumn&module=Recommendation&src=rechp&WT.nav=RecEngine
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McDonald's is closing hundreds of restaurants this year

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/mcdonalds-is-closing-hundreds-of-restaurants-this-year/ar-AAbvQzc
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Monday, April 20, 2015

Your Weakest Security Link? Your Children

http://www.wsj.com/articles/your-weakest-security-link-your-children-1429499471?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLE_Video_Third
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Five Simple Steps to Protect Corporate Data

http://www.wsj.com/articles/five-simple-steps-to-protect-corporate-data-1429499477?mod=trending_now_3
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College Counsel for the Poor

http://www.wsj.com/articles/first-generation-students-get-a-hand-1429567201?mod=WSJ_hppMIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecond
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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Netflix tops 60 million subscribers as international growth continues to surge

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/15/8421495/netflix-q1-2015-earnings
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

How Couples Can Resolve Their Biggest Fights Over Money

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-couples-can-resolve-their-biggest-fights-over-money-1428895317?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_yourmoney
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Build a Better Sandwich

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/04/15/dining/build-a-better-sandwich.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
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Japan jets scramble at Cold-War levels as Chinese and Russian incursions increase

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/japan-jets-scramble-at-cold-war-levels-as-chinese-and-russian-incursions-increase/ar-AAb23a3
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China’s lumbering economy grew 7% in first quarter

http://fortune.com/2015/04/15/chinas-lumbering-economy-grew-7-in-first-quarter/
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Beech-Nut Recalls Baby Food After Glass Found in Jar

http://www.whattoexpect.com/wom/baby/0415/beech-nut-recalls-baby-food-after-glass-found-in-jar.aspx?xid=aol_wte-preg_15_20150413_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl11|sec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D644501
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One in Six NFL Players Goes Bankrupt Within 12 Years of Retirement

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/04/14/one-in-six-nfl-players-goes-bankrupt-within-12-years-of-retirement/
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The Student-Loan Problem Is Even Worse Than Official Figures Indicate

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/04/14/the-student-loan-problem-is-even-worse-than-official-figures-indicate/?mod=blog_flyover
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Is $15 an Hour a Realistic Goal for Fast-Food Workers?

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/04/15/is-15-an-hour-a-realistic-goal-for-fast-food-workers/?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsThird
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Saturday, April 4, 2015

McDonald's to test all-day breakfast soon

http://www.cnbc.com/id/102545026
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Samsung Poised to Supply Chips for Apple’s Next iPhone

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2015/04/03/samsung-poised-to-supply-chips-for-apples-next-iphone/?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_tech
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College Freshmen Feel Ill-Equipped to Manage Their Money

http://blogs.wsj.com/totalreturn/2015/04/02/college-freshmen-feel-ill-equipped-to-manage-their-money/?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_yourmoney
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How the Authentic Taco Made a Gourmet Comeback

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-authentic-taco-made-a-gourmet-comeback-1428082953
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