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The Rush to Coin Virtual Money With Real Value - 0 views

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cash entrepreneur currencies credit price

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This article is interesting because it shows economics and how it must adapt as well in order to better handle things that arise with the new century. It illustrates how economics as a study is not static

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India, Russia for early implementation of IMF quota reform - Indian Express - 0 views

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india russia implementation imf quota

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This article is interesting as it demonstrates the concept of a quota on an international level as opposed to a domestic level.

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'Benefits of Free Trade Outweigh Disadvantages': Philippines Trade Minister - The Jakar... - 0 views

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benefits free trade disadvantages philippines

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This article is interesting as it neatly highlights the benefits of free trade.

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More On The Interpretation Of European Recovery: It Really Isn't The Supply Side, Stupid - 0 views

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interpretation european recovery supply

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This article is interesting as it treats the supply-side in relation to the Eurozone crisis. It provides insight to its relation with the economic crisis in Europe

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Record High Income Inequality Threatens U.S. Growth - Economic Intelligence (usnews.com) - 0 views

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record income inequality growth intelligence

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This article is interesting because it provides a new viewpoint on the concept of inequality and its role in the economy. Unfortunately this is an article that is an opinion and therefore may not be completely reputable

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is interesting because it provides a new viewpoint on the concept of inequality and its role in the economy. Unfortunately this is an article that is an opinion and therefore may not be completely reputable </div>

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UPDATE 3-Chile economic growth cools, slowest in year-and-a-half | Reuters - 0 views

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chile economic growth

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This article is interesting due to the fact that it not only states the economic growth of Chile, but it lists the reasons for the changes. It mentions demand and its role as well which is interesting

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is interesting due to the fact that it not only states the economic growth of Chile, but it lists the reasons for the changes. It mentions demand and its role as well which is interesting </div>

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After Six Months Unemployment Turns Into Permanent Unemployment - Forbes - 0 views

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months unemployment permanent

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This article is interesting as it reveals some extremely negative aspects of not having the motivation to find a new job due to strong unemployment benefits. This is interesting because it mixes economics with the behavior of humans, making for an interesting explanation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is interesting as it reveals some extremely negative aspects of not having the motivation to find a new job due to strong unemployment benefits. This is interesting because it mixes economics with the behavior of humans, making for an interesting explanation.</div>

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Manufacturing Is Moving America - Forbes - 2 views

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aggregate supply

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This article is interesting due to the fact that it shows how industry affects aggregate supply

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Government Backing Of Cable Oligopoly Shuts Apple Out Of TV Market, Says VC Stewart Als... - 0 views

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government backing apple market oligopoly

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This article is particularly relevant due to the fact that it has a strong example of an oligopoly and it illustrates the barriers of entry of one

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Putin Calls to Phase Out Gazprom Monopoly on LNG Export - Bloomberg - 0 views

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monopoly putin export gas

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This article is particularly interesting due to the fact that it shows the negative aspects that can arise when a monopoly is present

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Ford, Nissan and Daimler team up to build hydrogen-powered cars | Fox News - 2 views

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ford nissan build cars economy of scale

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This is an excellent example of the effects of economies of scale can have. When coupled with innovation, there can be very powerful results

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is an excellent example of the effects of economies of scale can have. When coupled with innovation, there can be very powerful results</div>

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Coca-Cola FEMSA and Grupo Yoli Reach an Agreement to Merge Their Bottling Operations - 1 views

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This article is interesting because it concretely gives us why two companies are merging.

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New universities: will the public good yield to private profit? | Andrew McGettigan | C... - 1 views

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universities public profit private free

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This article is interesting because it explores the idea of being able to make a profit from public goods.

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Price-control noose tightens on drug firms - 0 views

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prescription drugs India firms

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This article is interesting due to the fact that it demonstrates how companies may try to work around price controlling.

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Sales Tax Slice: Colorado to Tax (Still Illegal) Marijuana Sales, Arkansas and Cali... ... - 0 views

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Tax States Cannabis Colorado

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This article is interesting due to the fact that it provides an overview of the changes in taxes in the United States. It is also interesting how taxing Cannabis will affect the market for it and the economy of the states.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is interesting due to the fact that it provides an overview of the changes in taxes in the United States. It is also interesting how taxing Cannabis will affect the market for it and the economy of the states.</div>

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Meat and dairy to drive record food prices in 2013 Latest News - Editorial, Grain & Cat... - 0 views

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meat cattle markets prices

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This article is interesting due to the fact that it looks at the elasticity of products such as meat which considered a necessity in many places of the world.

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Prices and Taxes in Cuba - Havana Times.org - 0 views

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Cuba equilibrium prices taxes

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This article is interesting because it offers as a window into the concept of equilibrium in the case of a socialist nation

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Brisk demand makes India a bright spot for global steel makers - 0 views

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India Demand Steel

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This article is interesting due to the fact that it highlights the ideas of supply and demand particularly on an international scale.

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Water Scarcity means Food Scarcity - 0 views

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Water Scarcity Food

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This article is interesting because it outlines how the scarcity of water affects all of us

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is interesting because it outlines how the scarcity of water affects all of us</div>

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