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Top five EPI blog posts of 2022: Inflation and minimum wage increases among the most-read posts

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Top five EPI blog posts of 2022 : Inflation and minimum wage increases among the most-read posts. Inflation concerns were top of mind for workers and their families across the country, but misinformation on the cause of rising prices was rampant. Posted December 8, 2022 at 2:58 pm by EPI Staff.

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Russia in Ukraine: Let Loose the Dogs of War!

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Note that equities were already under pressure in the weeks before the invasion, as inflation fears surfaced again, and then hostilities have put further pressure on them. Commodity Prices and Inflation Expectations. Economic Consequences.

Economics 130
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10 Tuesday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

The Big Picture ) • Most Americans are better off financially now than before the pandemic : Jobs, paychecks, spending, wealth, and financial security have made big gains, which offset the burden of higher inflation. New York Times ) see also Wages are rising. New York Times ) see also Wages are rising. Jobs are plentiful.

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Russia in Ukraine: Let Loose the Dogs of War!

Musings on Markets

To the extent that crypto holdings may be more difficulties for authorities to trace and lay claim on, it will be interesting to see if you see a rise in the prices of crypto currencies as Russian wealth looks for sanctuary.

Economics 100
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Ivalua Launches Gov’t Procurement Tools Amid NYC Debacle

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” Ivalua is facing criticism over its contract with New York City, a project whose price tag has inflated to $47 million as Ivalua is commissioned to develop an eProcurement system for various government departments of the city. The project began in 2016 with a price tag of $30.5

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Amid Trucker Shortage, High Prices Loom

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The Washington Post reported that the trucking industry, that linchpin of last-mile deliveries, is facing a driver shortage, which is having a ripple effect on commerce in general, marked by rising prices. Thus, inflation — and widespread inflation, at that. The impact is extending to the breakfast table. All in, it costs $1.85

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Tech Unicorn To Bring Billions In Japan, Illuminating A Culture Of Thrift

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As reported by Reuters , Mercari is set to bow on the public markets in Japan, and while observers of the stock market are watchful of a billion-dollar price tag — which means, of course, unicorn status — the enthusiasm underpins a business model of a different sort.