Finance
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Could This MIT Economist Make Banking Useful to the Poor?
Natalia Rigol is attempting to figure out if community information can help developing world banks decide who to lend to
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The Economics of Chocolate
Before becoming a kiss, bar, or hot drink, cocoa gets shipped, stashed, smashed, and, most critically for producers and consumers alike, commodified
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What Is Bitcoin, Exactly?
A new book tells the backstory and provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the much buzzed-about cryptocurrency
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Bidders Are Clamoring for Detroit’s Artwork, But the City Isn’t Selling
As the bankruptcy fight rages on, Detroit’s artworks are still objects of interest
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Detroit's Art Might Be Safe, But Delaware's Isn't
Detroit (for now) has prevented a massive sale of artwork, but Delaware’s art museum hasn’t been so lucky
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How Stress Hormones Impact the Behavior of Investors
Cortisol, a natural hormone, has been found to rise during times of market volatility and make people more risk-averse
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The Financial Panic of 1907: Running from History
Robert F. Bruner discusses the panic of 1907 and the financial crisis of 2008
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