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How Capitalism Works
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Capitalism is, in essence, economic freedom. Learn about the state of capitalism today and the basic approaches to a modern economic system.
Why is offshore drilling so controversial?
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The offshore drilling controversy is often simplified to the economy vs. the environment. Learn about the offshore drilling controversy.
Moon Trivia
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We're finally heading back to the moon, and now is your chance to show off your skills. Test your lunar knowledge and see just how much of a moon expert you really are.
Can the government control a stock market crash?
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A stock market crash can devastate the economy. Learn how and why the Fed stepped in after the subprime mortgage fallout.
Love It or Hate It: Stop-start Technology Is Here to Stay
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Does stop-start technology really help with fuel economy? HowStuffWorks talked to experts to find out.
Recession Pictures
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Trace the economy's path from subprime collapse to the mortgage crisis to the credit market crisis. Check out our Recession Pictures.
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.
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.
Emergence of Hunger Stones Signals Worst European Drought in 500 Years
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Hunger stones in European rivers mark droughts that lead to famines. What does their reappearance now mean for the health of the European economy?