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In Deep Water - 0 views

www.economist.com/...are-doing-harm-back-deep-water Tragedy of the Commons
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  • Howard E on 17 Jan 15
     
    This article considers the impact on the ocean that we are causing by having is as a public good with public access.
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It's time: Snuff out public smoking - 1 views

www.nydailynews.com/...blic-smoking-article-1.1470131 Negative Externality
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  • Howard E on 09 Jan 15
     
    This article discusses the negative externalities of smoking; or it's ability to inflict negative effects on others.
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Sugar industry, some farmers can't agree on Maharashtra price control board - 0 views

articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/...na-fair-and-remunerative-price Price Control
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  • Howard E on 01 Dec 14
     
    This article discusses the issues being faced by opposing groups while trying to determine the correct price controls for sugar.
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BERKELEY PLACES EXCISE TAX ON SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES - 0 views

www.globalobesity.org/...berkeley-excise-tax.html Excise Tax
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  • Howard E on 24 Nov 14
     
    Berkeley becomes the first city in the United Sates to place excise tax on all sweetened beverages. This tax is hoping to reduce the amount of sweetened beverages purchased and create a decrease in the volume of sweetened beverages consumer by the population.
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Price of chocolate 'to triple' - 0 views

www.telegraph.co.uk/...ce-of-chocolate-to-triple.html Elasticity of Supply Demand Supply Elasticity Equilibrium
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  • Howard E on 13 Nov 14
     
    The price of chocolate in the UK could almost triple as a result of an increase in the price in cocoa butter and other ingredients necessary to make this succulent and palatable treat.
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Super Bowl XLVIII Pricing: A Lesson In Demand Elasticity - 0 views

www.forbes.com/...-a-lesson-in-demand-elasticity Elasticity PED
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  • Howard E on 26 Oct 14
     
    The price for seating at sports events have always been considered inelastic, because of the need to fill up all the seats in the stadium, but as times change it seems that the prices for seats are becoming more and more elastic and are beginning to cost more per seat.
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Wine shortage to follow poor 2012 grape harvest - 0 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...world-europe-20152231 Supply Demand Equilibrium
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  • Howard E on 21 Oct 14
     
    After an extremely poor grape harvest from 2012, there are predictions of a shortage of wine in the following years. The supply for wine will not meet the demand, knocking the market out of equilibrium.
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Coffee Demand Shifts Down-Market - 2 views

online.wsj.com/...887324906004578290081981687700 Demand
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  • Howard E on 06 Oct 14
     
    The robusta bean, commonly used for making coffee, is going up in price as the result of the growing demand for coffee. The demand for the robusta bean has grown greatly over the last years as a cost friendly alternative to the more expensive arrabica bean. The gap in price between the robusta bean and the arrabica bean are closing in on each other, as more businesses are looking to minimist costs.
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