economy
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Barcelona's Airbnb ban: a sign of things to come?
Talking Point Crackdown on short-term lets to combat unaffordable housing echoes similar moves elsewhere, but anti-tourism protests could prove self-defeating
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Can the dollar stay on top?
Today's Big Question Political dysfunction could undermine the world's reserve currency. But not yet.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The lipstick index: sign of the economic times
In The Spotlight Shoppers treat themselves to small indulgences in times of economic hardship
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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'Designing loneliness into American floor plans'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Diplomacy and symbolism matter tremendously'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What are meme stocks and why are they back?
The Explainer Like it or not, GameStop and AMC are back on Wall Street
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The economics of taxpayer-subsidized stadiums
In Depth Shiny new stadiums can end up costing taxpayers billions
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How Wall Street and Endless Shrimp may have killed Red Lobster
Under the Radar The company's shrimp deal may have worked a little too well
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Are we getting a 'hard landing' after all?
Today's Big Question Signs of economic slowdown raise concerns 'soft landing' declarations were premature
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Biden's hit a pothole'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Is the UK economy returning to normal?
Today's Big Question Tories claim UK has 'turned a corner' while Labour accuses government of 'gaslighting' public
By The Week UK Published
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Downtown St. Louis is in a real estate 'doom loop'
Under the Radar The city is rife with abandoned buildings and vacant lots, with its real estate market in dire straits
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The cost-benefit analysis of hosting the Olympics
In Depth Hosting an Olympic Games may not be as economically beneficial as you would think
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Republicans want to silence Israel's opponents'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion