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Is College for Everyone? – New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog) Is College for Everyone?New York Times (blog)Yes, Federal labor statistics make clear that, in general, the more education one attains after high school, the higher one's wages and the lower the risk … and more » read … Continue reading

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Copper Futures Drop Most in a Week on European Debt Concerns – BusinessWeek

Reuters Ethiopia Copper Futures Drop Most in a Week on European Debt ConcernsBusinessWeekMay 14 (Bloomberg) — Copper prices fell the most in a week on concern that Europe's debt will mount, hampering the global …Europe, China concerns send copper prices … Continue reading

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US first-time jobless claims ease – Financial Times

US first-time jobless claims easeFinancial Times“The claims remain sticky on the high side,” said analysts at Action Economics. Economists contend that jobless benefits need to fall to the low 400000 … and more » read more Related Blogs Could future economics … Continue reading

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PRESS DIGEST – Financial Times – May 13 – Reuters

PRESS DIGEST – Financial Times – May 13ReutersL) supermarket agreed the largest construction deal for a 25 million pound development in the centre of Bury St Edmunds. Allan Wilen, economics director at … and more » read more Related Blogs » … Continue reading

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Madigan Cracks Down on Bad Labor Practices – WIFR

Madigan Cracks Down on Bad Labor PracticesWIFR"Labor seems to be the one to take the hit in economic times and people want to make a buck off the back of a laborer or the carpenter. … and more » read more … Continue reading

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Copper Drops for Second Day on Concern China Will Slow Economy – BusinessWeek

Copper Drops for Second Day on Concern China Will Slow EconomyBusinessWeekMay 12 (Bloomberg) — Copper prices fell for a second day on speculation that China will act to damp its economy, curbing demand for raw …METALS-Copper dips as eurozone debt … Continue reading

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Reservations About Landmark Preservation – New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog) Reservations About Landmark PreservationNew York Times (blog)Jacobs saw no trade-off between economics and aesthetics. She thought that older buildings were a strategy for providing affordable space. … and more » read more Related Blogs Woods Withdraws From … Continue reading

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China over-heating fears cool Asian markets – Financial Times (blog)

Financial Times (blog) China over-heating fears cool Asian marketsFinancial Times (blog)Steel prices reached a peak in mid-April, so definitely, steel mills have been keen to produce as much as possible,” Zhang Ping, an analyst with the … and more » read … Continue reading

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Free markets: Pro-rich or pro-poor? – DeSoto Times Today

Free markets: Pro-rich or pro-poor?DeSoto Times TodayThe Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, still on the books today, had a racially discriminatory intent and has a racially discriminatory effect. The Davis-Bacon Act is … read more Related Blogs Springfest begins with record … Continue reading

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NW lumber mills hoping for economic recovery – Seattle Times

NW lumber mills hoping for economic recoverySeattle TimesLumber prices are creeping back up after dropping to lows that haven't been seen in decades. Douglas fir lumber, which dipped to $347 per thousand board … and more » read more Related Blogs … Continue reading

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