Stacey Vanek Smith
Stories
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What You Need To Know About CryptoKitties, The Latest Cryptocurrency Fad
A new fad in cryptocurrencies involves cartoon-like cat images that sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Understanding this craze is a way to understand the potential — and risks — of cryptocurrency's latest evolution.
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While Demand For Rice In Japan Is Down, Prices Are Going Up
The Japanese are eating less rice. But prices are now so high that they are buying imported race, rather than the home-grown version. It's also a story of tariffs, subsidies and incentives.
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The Cost Of Corn Is Down, So Why Did The Cost Of Fritos At The White House Go Up?
NPR's daily economics podcast, The Indicator, sets out to solve a market mystery: why has the price of Fritos gone up in the White House press corps vending machine, despite a decrease in the cost of corn?
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The Economics Of Apologies: Why Saying Sorry Isn't Always As Easy As It Seems
Companies make mistakes, and it turns out there are expensive and inexpensive ways to apologize for them. NPR's Planet Money's looks a study that finds out how apologies really work.
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Could you live without shopping for a year? Try the 'no-buy challenge'
The goal is to save money, cut back on overconsumption and be more mindful of wasteful and unsustainable shopping habits. This guide can help you start a challenge of your own.
