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The Science of Supply and Demand
Pandemics, hurricanes, and other scientific events can alter the course of markets. Changes in technology can, too. This issue of Page One Economics explains the laws of supply and demand and uses graphs to show how price and quantity change when markets shift.
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The Affordable Care Act: More Health Care Services at Lower Cost?
Objectives of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) include health insurance coverage for more people and decreased costs across the health care system. The September 2019 issue of Page One Economics examines health care costs since the ACA?s passage and the role of competition in health insurance markets.
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Examining Racial Wealth Inequality
The March 2022 issue of Page One Economics covers the topics of income and wealth through the lens of racial inequality. Learn the difference between income and wealth, how the racial wealth gap has endured over time, and the reasons that certain groups have been limited in their wealth-building potential.
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Making Sense of Private Debt
Although much attention is given to the mounting public debt, private debt (the debt of households and businesses) is actually larger. The March 2020 issue of Page One Economics evaluates trends in private debt and what they could mean for the overall health of the economy.
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How Economics Informs Environmental Policy: A Case Study of Shale Gas and Oil
When setting environmental policy, regulators may cap the amount of a pollutant allowed, charge per unit emitted, or ban it outright. The March 2019 Issue of Page One Economics explores these policy options and how they may apply to the booming U.S. shale gas and oil industry.