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From the Vikings and the Mongols to pirates of the 18th century, economics is a useful tool for understanding conflict. A new book explains why https://t.co/rvk4kvlYQOIllustration: Ricardo Rey https://t.co/SsI8mLx95E ...

From the Vikings and the Mongols to pirates of the 18th century, economics is a useful tool for understanding conflict. A new book explains why https://t.co/TxYGOpxQU0 ...

Sailing to foreign lands and trekking to new wildernesses is extraordinarily expensive. It is also fraught with uncertainty. That is where economists come in https://t.co/Ysuin9QbDT ...

From an economist’s point of view, teetotalism is an incoherent and damaging ideology—for three big reasons https://t.co/uOacwuDeYR ...

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Industry Outlook - Europe must embrace change [1] - There are five luxuries Europe can no longer feasibly afford [1]

Economy Overview - The headline numbers of the economy look pretty good, with the stock market at record highs and more 401k millionaires than ever before [3] - The labor market shows 147,000 jobs added, which is right on average, and the unemployment rate is at 41% [4] - Inflation has been tamer than expected, with egg and gas prices decreasing, putting more money in people's pockets [5] Economic Slowdown - The economy is slowing down, with first quarter GDP growing only 05%, a significant decrease from the previous quarter's 24% [6] - This slowdown is attributed to less manufacturing, construction, and industrial production, with companies and small businesses pulling back due to tariff concerns [6] - Home affordability is a concern, with home prices at all-time highs and rising costs for buying or renting, leading to increased consumer debt and credit card APRs around 24% [7] Economic Challenges - The resumption of student loan payments is putting pressure on people's finances, leading to rising delinquencies [8] - The potential expiration of tariff freezes introduces uncertainty, with possible dramatic effects or more smoke than fire [9][10] - Cuts to subsidies, especially for lower-income individuals, Medicare, and SNAP programs, along with potential loss of healthcare, create uncertainty [11] Wealth Disparity - The widening wealth gap is a concern, as those who don't own stocks or assets like homes are being left out of the prosperity [12][13] - While half of Americans who own stocks or property are doing well, those trying to get a mortgage face rates of 66% and average home prices around $400,000 [14] - Tax cuts may have an opposite wealth effect, as those on Medicaid or SNAP may contribute less to the economy due to a lack of surplus [15][16]

In Scotland, golf has traditionally been more accessible than in the US or England. But its economics are being severely tested by rich Americans https://t.co/3NFeQk70hX ...

In Scotland, golf has traditionally more accessible than in the US or England. But its economics are being severely tested by rich Americans https://t.co/1tEU9Wro87 ...