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Economics
Rental Market Trends in the U.S. — Rent Growth Finally Slows - NerdWallet
As of June 2023, rents in the U.S. are rising at a slower pace than in the previous year.
Fall in Airbnb listings revenues sparks housing market crash fears
Data shows that Airbnb revenues per listing have dropped by nearly 50 percent in some cities over a year—a decline that could force 'newbie' owners to sell, an expert said.
Peeved Chicago Diners Create Spreadsheet Tracking Restaurant Service Fees
Diners, who organized via Reddit, are demanding transparency
Miami, Austin or Denver: Where Would Your Paycheck Go Further?
Billionaires know they are. Low-wage workers are very well aware that they aren’t. But vast swaths of America’s “regular rich” don’t feel that way, and it’s keeping everybody down.
North and South Korea, Comparative Paths to Development
A comparison is made between the economic development of North and South Korea in the context of their history.
What Does It Mean When AA+ Isn’t the Best Grade You Can Earn?
Exploring the impact of the United States's latest credit rating downgrade and what it means for investor confidence at home and abroad
The ultimate wedding gift? Newlyweds want cash for a down payment
When Valentina Valentini was putting together gift ideas for her wedding, the freelance journalist quickly realized that a traditional registry would not work.
The 1983 Video Game Crash and a History Lesson for Lina Khan | Kimberlee Josephson
Gaming is big business, on track to be worth $321 billion by 2026, which is why Lina Khan and the FTC have their sights set on the sector.
Shein's tariff arbitrage
Its business model is vulnerable to changes in U.S. tariff rules
One Culprit in Rising College Costs: Administrative Expenses
Colleges and universities are spending more on administration and less on instruction. Here's what that means for students.
Mapped: Unemployed Workers vs. Job Openings, by U.S. State
On average, there are 75 workers available for every 100 job openings across the country. Here's how it varies by state.
Consumer confidence jumps as inflation retreats, jobs abound
A breakout of better feelings about the economic situation is underway this summer.
Median CPI
Stamp Prices Have Outpaced Inflation
What can the rising cost of postage tell us about the economic conditions of our postal system?
Cracking Down on Mergers
How a simple number shares the future of firms and markets in the eyes of the Federal Trade Commission
USAFacts | Nonpartisan Government Data
Our nation, in numbers. USAFacts provides a comprehensive, nonpartisan view of the state of our union.
How have Americans drinking habits changed?
How Americans replaced soft drinks with bottled water.
Sugar Shortage Threatens Candy Production Ahead of Halloween, Holiday Seasons
Buyers and producers debate agriculture policy requiring companies use mostly U.S. sugar.
Marginal Thinking and the Sunk Cost Fallacy
Thinking on the margin is one of the most fundamental concepts in economics–and a valuable everyday tool for making optimal decisions. For such an important ...
Trung Phan on Twitter
“Tariff engineering is fascinating.
Take Converse Shoes: a fuzzy fabric covers large sections of the sole, but it’s not for fashion reasons.
The placement of the fuzzy material classifies the shoe as a slipper, which has a much lower import duty (<5%) than for wholly rubber sole…”
North Dakota colleges say Minnesota's free tuition plan "catastrophic" for the state
Minnesota's ambitious plan to give free college to lower-income students threatens a brain drain from institutions in its neighbor state.
Delaware License Plates - Freakonomics
The risks posed by July Fourth fireworks
U.S. July Fourth celebrations come as Americans grapple with air quality and wildfire concerns. Fireworks increase the risk of both, leading some cities to change their plans for the holiday
Victor Matheson on Twitter
“Most of the stadium public finance research, including mine, has focused on construction subsidies, but this is a good reminder that they are only part of the welfare programs for billionaires lavished on sports team owners.”
U.S. leading indicators point to recession starting soon
An index designed to track turns in U.S. business cycles fell for the 15th straight month in June, dragged down by a weakening consumer outlook and increased unemployment claims, marking the longest streak of decreases since the lead-up to the 2007-2009 recession.
Visualized: The U.S. $20 Trillion Economy by State
How does each state contribute to America's overall GDP? This visualization breaks down the U.S. economy by state.
Why is everything getting so expensive?
Diapers, food, rent — around the world, prices are rising. So what can we do about it?Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: ht...
BTS' impact on S. Korea's economy
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