Go East, Young Marijuana Dealer
by Marianne McCune
A San Francisco dealer quadrupled his income by moving to New York after California legalized medical marijuana.
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Why Apple (And Lots Of Other Companies) Wound Up In Ireland
by Zoe Chace
It goes back to a single page in a report written decades ago by U.S. consultants, and funded by the U.S. State Department.
Demand For Ammunition Is Up. Why Aren't Prices?
by Marianne McCune
Demand increased recently, leading to widespread shortages. An economics textbook would say ammo sellers should have raised prices rather than have empty shelves. But that hasn't happened.
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Can Economics Save The African Rhino?
Poachers kill rhinos for their horns. Some economists think legalizing the horns could save the rhinos.
Who Hides Money Outside The Country?
Over the past decade, 39,000 people have come forward to tell the government they've been hiding money overseas. Here's what they tell us about offshore money.
Why (Almost) No One In Myanmar Wanted My Money
by Robert Smith
Like people in other countries that have gone through economic turmoil, people in Myanmar want U.S. dollars that look like they just rolled off the presses.
I Know I'm Supposed To Follow My Passion. But What If I Don't Have A Passion?
by Chana Joffe-Walt
A young college grad asks an economist for advice.
Nervous Parents In One Country Clear Supermarket Shelves In Another
by Marianne McCune
Chinese parents don't trust Chinese baby formula, so they pay a premium to have it shipped in from around the world.
The Lollipop War
by Zoe Chace
Candy makers and sugar farmers have been fighting for years in Congress. The sugar farmers are winning.
Lady Gaga Writing A New Song Is Like A Factory Investing In A New Machine
The government is about to change the way it accounts for the economic value of music and movies.
Most People Are Supposed To Pay This Tax. Almost Nobody Actually Pays It.
by Chana Joffe-Walt
It's called a use tax. Accountants and tax lawyers are some of the only people who pay it.
The Tax Code, Translated Into Plain English
by Chana Joffe-Walt
Intangible drilling costs! De minimis fringe! And other essential corners of the tax code, explained.
What Saved Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park?
by Zoe Chace
It wasn't insurance or federal relief that brought Coney Island back to life. It was something much smaller and closer to home.
Whose MP3s Are They, Anyway?
by Caitlin Kenney
If you have a CD or book you don't want anymore, you can sell it. The law says that's perfectly legal. But what about an MP3 or an e-book? Can you legally resell your digital goods?
The Trick To Selling Fancy Wine From New Jersey: Don't Say It's From New Jersey
by Robert Smith
Instead, say it's from the "Outer Coastal Plain." (It's part of a plan to kick the state's reputation for making cheap wine.)
