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PPI's Trade Fact of the Week: U.S. underwear tariffs are unfair to women - Progressive Policy Institute
PPI's Trade Fact of the Week: U.S. underwear tariffs are unfair to women - Progressive Policy Institute
FACT: U.S. underwear tariffs are unfair to women. THE NUMBERS: Average U.S. tariff rates,* 2022 – Women’s underwear      15.5% All underwear                 14.7% Men’s underwear            11.5% Steel                               …
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PPI's Trade Fact of the Week: U.S. underwear tariffs are unfair to women - Progressive Policy Institute
The Super Bowl Slump
The Super Bowl Slump
The Super Bowl is often followed by a big drop in productivity the next day, as employees call in sick, take extended lunch breaks, or simply spend the day in a daze.
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The Super Bowl Slump
Political Polarization: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hope for Consumer Welfare, Marketers, and Public Policy - T.J. Weber, Chris Hydock, William Ding, Meryl Gardner, Pradeep Jacob, Naomi Mandel, David E. Sprott, Eric Van Steenburg, 2021
Political Polarization: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hope for Consumer Welfare, Marketers, and Public Policy - T.J. Weber, Chris Hydock, William Ding, Meryl Gardner, Pradeep Jacob, Naomi Mandel, David E. Sprott, Eric Van Steenburg, 2021
Political polarization is a marked political division in the population, characterized by multiple manifestations. The authors argue that it can affect consumer...
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Political Polarization: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hope for Consumer Welfare, Marketers, and Public Policy - T.J. Weber, Chris Hydock, William Ding, Meryl Gardner, Pradeep Jacob, Naomi Mandel, David E. Sprott, Eric Van Steenburg, 2021
Liquor before beer: Spirits beat brews in new market data
Liquor before beer: Spirits beat brews in new market data
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Producers of spirits have new bragging rights in the age-old whiskey vs. beer barroom debate. New figures show that spirits surpassed beer for U.S. market-share supremacy, based on supplier revenues, a spirit industry group announced Thursday.
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Liquor before beer: Spirits beat brews in new market data
Swifties vs. Ticketmaster
Swifties vs. Ticketmaster
Even before the recent Taylor Swift ticket snafu, Ticketmaster and its parent company, the concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment, have been criticized for controlling 70% of the big concert ticket market, leaving fans and artists nowhere else to go. Live Nation is now being investigated by the Justice Department, and last month was called to testify before a Senate anti-trust subcommittee. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar; with an attorney who has filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster; and with disappointed Swifties – fans of the pop star who can't "shake it off."
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Swifties vs. Ticketmaster
High School Financial Literacy | College of Business
High School Financial Literacy | College of Business
Many of our every day decisions have a financial impact, which makes personal finance a crucial skill. It applies in almost every aspect of life. It’s especially important in high school, before students venture on the
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High School Financial Literacy | College of Business
Hedgeye (@Hedgeye) / Twitter
Hedgeye (@Hedgeye) / Twitter
Cartoon of the Day #inflation #wages #economyhttps://t.co/8IQtr15pbm pic.twitter.com/DiaViXnJc4— Hedgeye (@Hedgeye) January 30, 2023
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Hedgeye (@Hedgeye) / Twitter
Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes
Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes
NEW YORK (AP) — Across the country, there’s a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: tipping. Some fed-up consumers are posting rants on social media complaining about tip requests at drive-thrus, while others say they’re tired of being asked to leave a gratuity for a muffin or a simple cup of coffee at their neighborhood bakery.
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Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes