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Why are so many people lighting off fireworks this year?

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There’s plenty of toilet paper in the U.S. — so why are people hoarding it?

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Why are so few people born on Christmas Day, New Year’s and other holidays?

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Half a billion on Halloween pet costumes is latest sign of America’s out-of-control consumerism

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Wall Street is ignoring the omens of recession — here’s why

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“Avengers: Endgame” is not near the world box-office record

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Thanks, “Avengers: Endgame,” for showing us inflation

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Facebook says its digital currency will empower billions. Economist are unsure

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Is doing your taxes making you crazy? Here’s why it shouldn’t

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Rise and fall of the landline: 143 years of telephones becoming more accessible – and smart

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An economist talks turkey: 5 facts about Thanksgiving pricing

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Got the winning lottery ticket? An economist explains what to do with all that money

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How winning $1 billion in Mega Millions could lead to bankruptcy

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Why the unemployment rate will never get to zero percent — but it could still go a lot lower

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Save money when traveling abroad by thinking like an economist

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Men suffer about 70 percent of fireworks injuries — and other 4th of July facts

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What is full employment? An economist explains the latest jobs data

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Should you insure that trip or TV? Here’s what an economist would do

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Does college turn people into liberals?

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Why the global stock market crash doesn’t really matter

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Why Puerto Rico “doesn’t count” to the U.S. government

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An economist explains how to get the most candy on Halloween

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Are Harvey and Irma proof that catastrophic disasters are happening more often?

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Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?

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