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I've Always Wondered ...
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I've Always Wondered ...
If you’re like us, you’ve got a lot of questions about the small, simple, ubiquitous things in the world of business. Let's find the answers.
What have you always wondered about the economy?
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Why don’t we have a phone book for cell phones?
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Jul 19, 2024
The economic incentives didn’t make sense when cellular services first became available.
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Why are movie box office results reported in dollars, rather than tickets sold?
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Jul 5, 2024
Knowing a movie’s gross is important for Hollywood dealmaking. The rest of us are just obsessed with records.
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What causes bond prices to rise and fall?
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 28, 2024
Think of the bond market as similar to the beach house rental market.
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Here’s why running shoes frequently come in bold and flashy colors
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 21, 2024
Can hyper violet shoes help you run hyper fast? Some consumers think so.
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So you want to buy (or sell) shares on the stock exchange. How is the price determined?
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 14, 2024
Think of it as a cattle auction, one expert told us.
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Why you might find two Louis Vuitton stores on the same block
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Jun 7, 2024
Luxury loves company. Two stores from the exact same fashion house might sit within a small radius.
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How large is the shadow economy?
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May 31, 2024
Trillions of dollars worth of business goes unreported in this economy — street vending, farm labor, babysitting and more. Let’s do the numbers.
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Why do Americans tip when people in other countries don’t have to?
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May 24, 2024
One expert credits America’s strong tip culture with weaker unions.
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What should you do if your Social Security number is stolen?
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May 10, 2024
Freeze your credit, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or use free, online resources, experts say.
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Why does my electric company need to advertise?
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May 3, 2024
Sometimes it's for public service announcements, sometimes it's for public relations after a scandal. Either way, some states are cracking down.
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