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When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
10 Recession-proof Businesses
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Recession-proof businesses are in high demand in a bad economy. Check out our top 10 recession-proof businesses from HowStuffWorks.
How Career Change Programs Work
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Career change programs can help you make a smooth transition into a job you love. Learn how career change programs work at HowStuffWorks.
How Inflation Works
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Inflation is often defined as too many dollars chasing too few goods. But what does that really mean? And how does it affect the price of goods?
10 'Richest' Countries in the World (With a Huge Caveat)
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Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.
Do Taxi Drivers Overcharge Business Travelers? One Study Investigates
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Do cab drivers treat business travelers differently? Are they more willing to overcharge? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Much Money Will You Make in Your Life?
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Whether you love money or hate it, you need at least some to get by. As such, it's a good idea to figure out how much is coming your way, so that you can plan.
The 10 Countries With the Most Billionaires Span 4 Continents
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The countries with the most billionaires have an outsize impact on international affairs. From shaping the global economy to funding political campaigns and philanthropic efforts, their money moves markets.
How Discretionary Income Works
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Discretionary income is extra money don't need to spend, but it's used to monitor the economy. Learn more about discretionary income at HowStuffWorks.
Is Gross National Happiness more important than the GDP?
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Is Gross National Happiness a reliable economic indicator? Do happy workers improve the Gross National Product? Learn about Gross National Happiness.