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Transportation
Transport or transportation is the movement of people, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles and operations. Transport is important because it enables trade between people, which is essential for the development of civilizations. More...
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Carbon taxes + cap-and-trade = Tackling climate change like an economist
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To paraphrase toothpaste advertising, it might be said that 9 out of 10 economists agree: putting a price on carbon dioxide emissions can help bring those emissions down. Using economics to curb climate change is an idea that’s been kicking around for a while.
2020 census: How undercounts and overcounts can hurt US communities
Source: JournalistsResource.orgTransit and social media connections in New York City
Source: JournalistsResource.orgThere’s a phenomenon economists call “agglomeration economies,” where a collection of companies become more efficient by being close to one another. The idea holds for people, too. When people cluster in dense places like cities, they share insights and resources. Strong social connections make for good economics.
These 6 studies can make you smarter about the G-20 summit
Source: JournalistsResource.orgHigh-level finance ministers and officials from some of the most economically powerful countries in the world will convene when the G-20 meets June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan.
How they did it: Two journalists on their teen labor trafficking investigation
Source: JournalistsResource.orgDoes Uber curb drunk driving crashes? - Journalist's Resource
Source: JournalistsResource.orgBike sharing: Research on health effects, helmet use and equitable access
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As children, we were taught sharing is caring. Turns out it’s also good for business. Opportunities abound to monetize goods and services through joint use: Share your apartment with strangers through room rental services like Airbnb. Turn your car into a taxi service. Wait in line for people who are willing to pay to avoid queueing themselves.