ECONOMICS

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Brexit Fallout Leads to Shortage of Marmite in the UK

The plummeting pound spells bad news for the yeast spread.

The Gig Economy Works for Those Who Don't Want a Traditional Job

The traditional 9-to-5 office job is no longer a given for many Americans and Europeans.

Median Household Income Is Up for the First Time Since 2007

It's the biggest boost since the government began keeping track.

How Rich Could You Be If You Bought '90s Apple Stock Instead of Having Kids?

Kids are expensive. Everyone knows that. But it’s hard to visualize just how much money you spend while raising those precious babies to adulthood.

How 6 of the World's Major Currencies Got Their Names

Why is a dollar called a dollar?

Retail Analyst Predicts One-Third of American Malls Will Close

The internet strikes again.

Why Is Cheese So Expensive in Canada?

It’s all thanks to a little something called supply management.

Here Are the Most Walkable Cities in the U.S.

Where to move if walking is your preferred mode of transportation.

How Attractive Salespeople Can Affect Your Spending

You might be less likely to make "embarrassing" purchases when someone dreamy is at the checkout.

The Best and Worst States for Gender Equality

The study from the McKinsey Global Institute emphasized that fair treatment of women would help, not hinder, the nation’s economy.

Crazy Eddie's Insanely Successful Criminal Enterprise

For anyone living in the New York metropolitan area throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Crazy Eddie was inescapable.

Split Your Restaurant Bill According to the Wage Gap With This App

A satirical app makes the differences in earnings between white men and everyone else evident at the dinner table.

The Best (and Worst) Cities For Job Growth

The top and bottom ten metro cities in terms of job creation.

What's the Exchange Rate Between Harry Potter Coins and Muggle Money?

Someone analyzed the worth of wizard money—and it really puts Harry's wealth into perspective.

The Average American Lives 18 Miles From Their Mom

When kids in America fly the coop, they don’t go very far.

This New York Times Meal Planner Will Help You Create The Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

Whether you’re nervously planning your first Thanksgiving dinner, or a veteran chef of delicious turkey feasts, The New York Times wants to help you plan the perfect meal this Thanksgiving.

International Center for Tropical Agriculture

Where Each Part of the World Gets (and Sends) Its Food

These charts show how much different parts of the world depend on each other for food.

'Nub City': Vernon, Florida's Decade-Long Insurance Scam

The town conned insurance companies out of millions in the 1950s. It only cost an arm and a leg (or dozens).

Pride and Prejudice (1940), screenshot via YouTube

Would Mr. Darcy Be Rich Today?

Probably not rich enough to run a stately home.

Male Testosterone Can Be Bad for the Economy

Increased hormone levels make male stock traders more likely to take risks with their investments, a new study finds.

The Pizza Principle: New York's Weirdest Economic Theory

Wondering what you can get for the exact cost of a New York pizza slice? Look no further.

20 Short Films About Economics

What 10 Everyday Situations Cost the Economy

What happens when you consider the larger cost of everyday annoyances? Statistics!

14 Wonderful Vintage Canadian Propaganda Posters

In honor of the Canadian men and women who bravely served during WWI, here are 14 fantastic wartime propaganda posters.

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