economy
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"That's $50 million to the local economy from 350 boats," according to Alexa Dayton, executive director of the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries.
From Barron's β Oct. 24, 2026
But across Brazil millions now work in the gig economy, a phenomenon Almazan calls "Uber-isation": driving for Uber, delivering food, or running small businesses from market stalls to providing at-home beauty treatments.
From BBC β Oct. 24, 2026
Latest figures from the Night Time Industries Association, external suggest about 12 venues are closing across the UK every month, with almost 30% of the night time economy lost since the coronavirus pandemic.
From BBC β Oct. 23, 2026
Miad Maleki, a former Treasury sanctions official, said the partial border closures had the potential to further destabilize Iran’s economy.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 23, 2026
The U.S. economy began to spiral out of control when Lehman Brothers, one of the country’s largest investment banks, abruptly went belly-up.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
More than most other major economies, the French government depends on overseas lenders, especially in Japan, to fund its deficit.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 22, 2026
The total allotments to the three downstream states could be cut by as much as 40% through 2036, menacing their economies and communities.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 22, 2026
Rengo announced a new medium-term wage target aimed at closing the pay gap with other advanced economies.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 22, 2026
The phrase isn’t as well known as “the economies of scale,” but it should be.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 21, 2026
The economies of states and countries that depend on honeybee-pollinated crops collapse shortly after the hives.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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The United States
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