Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner
In early November, Hays Culbreth’s mother sent a poll to a few family members. She said she could only afford to make two sides for their group of 15 this Thanksgiving and asked them each to vote for their favorites.
It's often said that hosting a World Cup, or any other major sporting event, can boost a nation’s economy by attracting tourists, initiating infrastructure projects and showcasing countries and cities as good places to do business. Does the evidence back this up?
Disney World increases ticket prices for second time in a year
If you're planning on going to Walt Disney World in 2023, you can still buy next year's tickets at current rates until December 8. That's when prices on most ticket types will be increasing, including single-day tickets, multi-day passes and annual pass renewals.
How Federal Reserve Bank Presidents Ensure 'Main Street' is Represented in Monetary Policy
This issue of Page One Economics explains how Federal Reserve Bank presidents ensure the voices of 'Main Street' are reflected in monetary policy decisions.
Farm Bureau Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20%
Farm Bureau’s 37th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10, which is $64.05 or less than $6.50 per person. This is a $10.74 or 20% increase from last year’s average of $53.31.
Antitrust Lawsuit Orders Taylor Swift To Be Broken Up Into 10 Smaller Artists
WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission filed an antitrust lawsuit against pop star Taylor Swift, alleging that she now holds a monopoly over American music…
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Workers With Disabilities Can Earn Just $3.34 An Hour. Agency Says Law Needs Change
A 1938 law created "exploitative and discriminatory" job programs and should be phased out, marking a new milestone in the debate over "sheltered workshops," the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says.
There's never been such a severe shortage of homes in the U.S. Here's why
Home prices rose nearly 20% last year, in large part because the U.S. is several million homes short of demand. Builders say the pandemic is partly to blame, but the problem goes deeper than that.
Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger on crypto in 2018. Absolutely nailed it.Turns out the old guys actually know what they’re talking about… who knew.pic.twitter.com/N936RwTtzb— Stephen Geiger (@Stephen_Geiger) November 12, 2022