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The Middle Lanes Are the Fastest in Track and Field ... Right?
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In track and field, it was conventional wisdom that the middle lanes of the track were the fastest. One economist put that assumption to the test.
What Is a Bear Market?
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An economist explains the difference between a true bear market and a correction, and whether a bear market always signals a recession is on the way.
Pinpointing the Richest Country in the World Is Tricky Work
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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.
What is the lipstick indicator?
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The lipstick indicator is posited as one means of measuring consumer confidence in the economy. Read why the lipstick indicator isn't a fail-safe barometer.
What's the difference between a recession and a depression?
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Depression and recession are often used interchangeably, but there's a difference between them. Learn the economic cues that signal them.
Unexpected Connections: 10 Oddest Economic Indicators
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Strange as it seems men's underwear and Champagne can tell you a lot about the economy. Learn about 10 odd indicators at HowStuffWorks.
10 Signs the Economy Is Improving
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It can be hard to see signs that the economy is improving, even though the recession ended in June 2009. Find out 10 signs the economy is improving.
Can tax rebates really prevent an economic downturn?
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When the U.S. government issues tax rebates, it makes headlines. But can these tax rebates prevent an economic downturn? Learn more about tax rebates.
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.
Top 10 Countries in the Red
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Countries around the world are in debt. Learn about the global recession and its effect on these 10 countries in the red.