Monday, May 29, 2023

Technology Was Supposed to Transform Insurance Pricing. It Hasn’t

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Insurtech startups made lofty promises on disrupting incumbents. But they couldn’t leverage data as freely as they’d hoped—and struggled aga...
Sunday, May 28, 2023

Yes, a College Degree Is Still Worth It

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College graduates continue to command higher wages, but to combat falling enrollment, schools need to emphasize skills over credentials By ...
Friday, May 26, 2023

Why is the youth unemployment rate in China 20.4%? Is it structural unemployment or cyclical unemployment?

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Here are the definitions of two types or causes of unemployment: Structural -unemployment caused by a mismatch between the skills of job...
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Are there any parallels between current U.S. inflation and what happened to Germany in the 1920s?

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It seems that when Germany could not make some reparation payments for World War I, the allies tried to seize German mines and factories. Th...
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Are payday-routine videos a commitment device?

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See To Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, They Spill About It on TikTok: Many Americans at all income levels struggle to rein in spending. Ta...
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Life is full of tradeoffs: More Renewable Diesel Might Mean Higher Food Prices

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See Renewable Diesel Booms Despite Concern Over Effect on Food Prices: U.S. production of the plant- and animal-derived biofuel soars by Bo...
Friday, May 19, 2023

Who knew life was this easy? (Part 2)

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When I click on my browser's icon, the home page sometimes shows articles "Recommended by Pocket." The titles and description...
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Can You Mix Economics With Religion?

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The ancient Greeks sure thought you could. They had a god of commerce and a god of wealth. You can read about them at Britannica. Hermes (c...