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Why are gas prices declining?
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What causes gas prices to drop in the fall of 2006? Learn what economic factors can cause a drop in gas prices.
Are Record Low Gas Prices Good or Bad for the Economy?
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Gas prices have plummeted across the U.S. since the coronavirus pandemic. That might be a good thing for your wallet, but is it good for the economy?
How Did Mortgage-backed Securities Bring Down the U.S. Economy?
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Mortgage-backed securities have been singled out as the culprit for economic turmoil in 2008. Learn what mortgage-backed securities are and how they failed.
The 5 Smallest Economies in the World Are All Island Nations
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Ranking the smallest economies in the world sounds simple, but it opens a window into how the global economy really works. When you rank smallest economies by nominal GDP, you are looking at gross domestic product at current prices, not quality of life, political stability, or human resilience.
Why Restaurants Love Buffets Even More Than You Do
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HowStuffWorks looks at the economics behind brunch and lunch buffets, and lets you in on five secrets of buffets.
How Trend Forecasters Work
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Trend forecasters make educated guesses about what the future holds. Is this the job for you? Learn more about what it takes to be a trend forecaster.
What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?
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If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.
What you don't know about auctions -- and should
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Auction houses can make for stiff competition. How can you win that prized item? Find out what you don't know about auctions -- and should.
What Countries Are Communist Today? Which Ones Used to Be?
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Communism is a complicated, loaded word. While the strict definition is subject to lots of debate, there is broad agreement on the states call themselves communist today.
What Does the CE Certification Logo Mean?
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Have you ever noticed the CE certification logo stamped on consumer products and electronics? Find out what this logo says about the product you're buying.