
Economics
Hottest Job in US Pays $80,000 a Year, No College Degree Needed
Wind turbine technicians are in high demand, even with the recent cancellations of offshore projects.
Google's Year in Search
Explore the searches that shaped 2023, from Google Trends. #yearinsearch
Federal jury says Google’s app store violated antitrust law | CNN Business
Google’s app store practices violate US antitrust law and the search giant has illegally operated a monopoly in Android app distribution, a federal jury said Monday evening.
Question of the Day: What channels do most Americans plan to use to do their holiday shopping? - Blog
Deck the halls of local malls? Or tis the season to log in? Answer: Online (58%) Department store (49%) Discount store (48%) Grocery store (44%) Clothing store (32%) Questions: Why do you think online shopping has a higher percentage compared to the other channels? Discuss the potential economic benefits and drawbacks of shopping at large department stores versus small businesses.
Question: What % of U.S. workers participate in the gig economy? - Blog
Question of the Day for teachers and students: What percent of U.S. workers participate in the gig economy?
Senators Introduce ‘Fans First’ Bill Intended to Reform Live-Event Ticketing System
Senators John Cornyn, Amy Klobuchar and others introduced the 'Fans First' Act to help “address flaws in the current live event ticketing system.'
U.S. political ad market projected to reach record $16 billion in 2024
More political ad money is moving from local broadcast to digital channels.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour Hits Record-Setting $1 Billion in 2023, Projected to Top $2 Billion Total
Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour generated an estimated $1.04 billion in ticket sales — the first to hit the billion-dollar mark — according to Pollstar.
The first results from the world’s biggest basic income experiment
Money always helps, but for the very poor, one lump sum can last a long time.
Pay Thousands to Quit Your Job? Some Employers Say So.
Some U.S. businesses are forcing workers to sign contracts that demand steep “reimbursements” if they leave.
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More States Now Require Financial Literacy Classes in High Schools
The surge in offerings is a response to the pandemic, which revealed glaring income inequality, as well as inflation and the resumption of student loan payments, an expert said.
NCAA proposes that athletes can get paid
Under the proposed new subdivision, participating schools could enter into name, image, and likeness deals directly with student-athletes.
Oh, Christmas tree: The economics of the US holiday tree industry
The spirit of the season is free, but that tree is going to cost you.
Biden administration asserts power to seize drug patents in move to slash high prices
The Biden administration unveiled a new framework outlining the factors federal agencies should consider in determining whether to use march-in rights.
The History Of Christmas Shopping!
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Egg suppliers ordered to pay $17.7 million by federal jury for price gouging in 2000s
The jury ruled last week that the egg producers used various means to limit the domestic supply of eggs to increase the price of products during the 2000s.
This TikTok Video Shows How the Right Is Scaring Young People Away from Capitalism | Jess Gill
If we want to stop young people from being disillusioned with capitalism, we need to honestly acknowledge the problems they're facing instead of dismissing them.
U.S. military-run slot machines earn $100 million a year from service members overseas
The U.S. military runs more than 3,000 slot machines on U.S. military bases overseas even though the rate of problem gamblers in the military is thought to be around twice that the general population.
(20) Adam Rittenberg on X: "FSU coach Mike Norvell on today’s decision ⬇️ https://t.co/C7CLT4imQP" / X
FSU coach Mike Norvell on today’s decision ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/C7CLT4imQP— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) December 3, 2023
Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion | CNN Business
Alaska Air on Sunday announced it will buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion.
Chocolate lovers if they could go back in time
Cocoa shortages have caused the coveted candy ingredient to trade at its steepest price in decades, and consumers aren’t having it.
Chocolate: soaring commodity prices leave makers in a sticky spot
Expect prices for chocolate and shares in its manufacturers to continue along opposing directions of travel
Cocoa prices surge to 44-year high as extreme rainfall devastates crop in West Africa
As if a sugar shortage wasn't enough, now a cocoa shortage will surely put a damper on your holiday spirits as cocoa futures reach a record high not seen in more than four decades.
Tesla Cybertruck is here: electric truck will start at $60,990 and get up to 340 miles of range
Tesla finally delivered the long-awaited Cybertruck to the first batch of customers. But there’s still a long road ahead for the angular, polarizing truck.
Do You Tip More or Less Often Than the Average American?
Compare your tipping habits with those of the overall public by visiting Tipping Point, the small town with a big-city feel.
ABC News: Mission Impossible: Lost in NYC - YouTube
12 strangers, divided into pairs must find the other person in New York City with only $100 and no idea who they're looking for.Read the full story from ABC News here: http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1730849
CashCourse | Your Real-Life Money Guide
CashCourse® is a free, online noncommercial financial literacy resource for colleges and universities, created by the nonprofit National Endowment for Financial Education®. The program provides customizable, interactive personal finance tools used at more than 750 colleges and universities across the country.
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