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, October 31, 2015

The home-chefs causing panic in restaurants

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34581898
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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Why working your way through college isn't always the best idea

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/working-college-students-georgetown-163531013.html
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China to end decades-old 1-child policy, allow 2 children

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-end-decades-old-1-165351207.html;_ylt=AwrTcd8pdzJW_QMA9V0nnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByNWU4cGh1BGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

U.S. Stocks Get Lift From Higher Oil Prices

http://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-steady-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision-1446022222
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Doctors Who Work for Hospitals Charge More. That’s Set to Change.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/29/upshot/doctors-who-work-for-hospitals-charge-more-thats-set-to-change.html?ribbon-ad-idx=5&rref=upshot&module=Ribbon&version=context®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=The%20Upshot&pgtype=article
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When Gas Becomes Cheaper, Americans Buy More Expensive Gas

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/20/upshot/when-gas-becomes-cheaper-americans-buy-more-expensive-gas.html
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Bernanke's top concerns about a Fed rate hike

http://news.yahoo.com/bernanke-s-top-concerns-about-a-fed-rate-hike-113032583.html;_ylt=A0LEVvaaxjBWgXUAhcgnnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMjB0aG5zBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--
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Walgreens to Buy Rite Aid for $9.4 Billion

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/business/dealbook/walgreens-rite-aid-deal.html?src=me
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A Budget Deal to Live By

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/opinion/a-budget-deal-to-live-by-for-now.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=opinion-c-col-left-region®ion=opinion-c-col-left-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-left-region&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&gwh=E0973792C93F1B93E87AC365809BCF86&gwt=pay&assetType=opinion
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You may be a pizza-holic: Research says some foods addicting

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/23/health/pizza-and-other-foods-addicting/?iid=ob_article_organicsidebar_expansion&iref=obinsite
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Fed seen as unlikely to raise rates

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/business/economy/fed-seen-as-unlikely-to-raise-rates-as-pressures-mount-from-both-sides.html?ref=business&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&gwh=22689D7F52DEB1C13B2B2B60FA774456&gwt=pay
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In Cuba, an Abundance of Love but a Lack of Babies

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/world/americas/in-cuba-an-abundance-of-love-but-a-lack-of-babies.html?emc=edit_th_20151028&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=16515780&_r=0
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Processed meat causes cancer, says WHO

http://money.cnn.com/2015/10/26/news/red-meat-processed-cancer-world-health-organization/index.html
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Dunkin Donuts to open Waco location

http://www.wacotrib.com/news/business/restaurants/dunkin-donuts-to-open-waco-location/article_b5005087-0555-582a-a6f7-3021c057bd35.html
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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Mets sweep Chicago Cubs

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/22/sports/baseball/new-york-mets-beat-chicago-cubs-nlcs.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&gwh=3468A5CF5C18026B917C85D5E9C192CE&gwt=pay&assetType=nyt_now
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

New Federal Program Offers Students Aid for Nontraditional Education

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/14/business/program-offers-new-federal-aid-to-students.html
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How Student Debt May Be Stunting the Economy

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/15/upshot/the-role-of-student-debt-in-stunting-the-recovery.html
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Why Angus Deaton Deserved the Economics Nobel Prize

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/13/upshot/why-angus-deaton-deserved-the-economics-nobel-prize.html?ref=business
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A 2nd Fed Governor Opposes Raising Rates This Year, Breaking With Yellen

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/14/business/economy/a-2nd-fed-governor-opposes-raising-rates-this-year-breaking-with-yellen.html?ref=business
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Democratic Debate Turns Hillary Clinton’s Way After Months of Difficulties

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/14/us/politics/hillary-clinton-moves-quickly-to-re-establish-trust-in-honesty-and-competence.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=a-lede-package-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0
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Monday, October 12, 2015

No Social Security increase next year, gas prices to blame

http://www.aol.com/article/2015/10/11/no-social-security-increase-gas-prices/21247716/?cps=gravity_4754_6579432359100263956
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Monday, October 5, 2015

Campuses Debate Rising Demands for ‘Comfort Animals’

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/05/us/four-legged-roommates-help-with-the-stresses-of-campus-life.html?ribbon-ad-idx=22&rref=homepage&module=Ribbon&version=origin®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Home%20Page&pgtype=article
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Saturday, October 3, 2015

The Decline of Big Soda

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/04/upshot/soda-industry-struggles-as-consumer-tastes-change.html?ribbon-ad-idx=13&rref=business&module=Ribbon&version=origin®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Business%20Day&pgtype=article
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Valeant’s High-Price Drug Strategy

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/04/business/valeants-high-price-drug-strategy.html?ref=business
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Unwrapping the Cable TV Bundle

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/05/business/media/unwrapping-the-cable-tv-bundle.html
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New Twists for the TV Plot, as Viewer Habits Change

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/05/business/media/new-twists-for-the-tv-plot-as-viewer-habits-change.html
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Confusion, Horror and Heroism in Oregon Shooting

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/04/us/confusion-horror-and-heroism-in-oregon-shooting.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
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Grim Jobs Report Is Likely to Delay a Move by the Fed on Rates

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/03/business/economy/jobs-report-hiring-unemployment-wages-fed-rates.html?_r=0
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Walmart lays off 450 from headquarters

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/10/02/walmart-layoffs-hq/73219802/
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