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Interest rates are simply the cost of borrowing money. Without them, lenders would have no reason to let you borrow money.
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ECONOMIC CONCEPTS
Economic concepts are widely used but not always defined clearly. Read up on the nature of capitalism, learn how much power the Fed really has and more.
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10 Boom Towns that Went BustSome places rise in a blaze of glory, growing and flourishing to become the envy of the world. Other towns seem destined for success -- until their luck runs out. See more »
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10 Costly Food Recalls
Food is something we can't live without. But sometimes instead of nourishing our bodies, it can actually kill us. And it's no cheap (or easy) task to get that food off the market. See more »
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10 Signs the Economy Is Improving
According to some economists, the most recent U.S. recession ended in June 2009, but why can't we see it? It may surprise you to learn that the economy is showing signs of life, and here are 10 of the most vital. See more »
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10 Unforeseen Effects of Deregulation
Remember when airlines served full meals or when you could hear your favorite up-and-coming band on mainstream radio? Those days are gone thanks to governmental deregulation. Here are a few other effects of deregulation that we didn't see coming. See more »
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5 Major Events of the Great Depression
The Great Depression brings to mind soup kitchens, Wall Street suicides and the WPA. In this video series, we'll explore a few of the events that worsened and eventually improved an impoverished nation. See more »
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Advantages of E-commerce
E-commerce, or shopping online, offers advantages for both consumers and retailers. See how to make the most of online shopping. See more »
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Can the government control a stock market crash?
In a free market economy, the law of supply and demand dominates. But if the economy is in a downward spiral, could the government really save it? See more »
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Fact or Fiction: The Great Depression
Are today's economic woes going to spiral us into another one? We wouldn't touch that issue with a 10-foot pole, frankly -- so we're just going to stick with history for this quiz. Can you separate Great Depression fact from fiction? See more »
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Gentrification Quiz
There goes the neighborhood. When wealthy interlopers start building luxury condos and juice bars in formerly gritty and eclectic neighborhoods, tensions can get high. Test your knowledge of the gentrification process with this quiz. See more »
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Has the free enterprise system prevailed?
Free enterprise means unfettered industry powered by profit-focused individuals. But after the labor and finance abuses of the Gilded Age, many people felt the men at the top got too much of the pie. Where are we now? See more »
