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winter break is for asking the important questions, like, "does the world need another academic writing a substack?"

(real question, i've been contemplating y'all)
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December 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM
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@pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom Daily News Lesson: U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families in 2024

Ask students: What solutions would you propose to policymakers & elected officials in your community and at state/fed levels?

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U.S. sees dramatic rise in homelessness among families in 2024
With an activity inviting students to examine potential solutions to homelessness in the U.S.
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December 30, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom daily news lesson:

What to expect from the new U.S.-EU trade framework announced by Trump

Ask students: How do you predict these tariffs will affect the daily life of the average American?

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What to expect from the new U.S.-EU trade framework announced by Trump
Learn about the new trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union
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July 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
indianacitizen.org
Small towns are in for a sobering stretch of economic challenges as elected officials reverse pandemic-era policies that had been reviving them.

COVID-19 was a huge, unexpected opportunity for rural America. The pandemic brought jobs...

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#hoosiersky #econchat
Hicks Commentary: A Reversal of Rural Fortunes - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks January 4, 2026 Small towns are in for a…
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January 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social
PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson:

How Trump’s sweeping new tariffs could shake up U.S. and global economies

Inc videos & discussion Qs and resources from @financialtimes.com for Schools #econchat #sschat #bused bit.ly/4hXWgKc
How Trump’s sweeping new tariffs could shake up U.S. and global economies
Discuss how President Trump's trade barriers will affect markets in the U.S. and abroad
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April 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
indianacitizen.org
There is a simple way to cut through the noise about whose economy is stronger — Donald Trump’s or Joe Biden’s. Pick a moment in time under each president and compare the numbers side by side.

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#nationalpolitics #economy #econchat #joebiden #donaldtrump
Hicks Commentary: The Biden vs Trump Economy - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks March 8, 2026 There is a simple way to cut…
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March 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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The 2027 state legislative session should be spent broadening Indiana’s tax base and building a system that is more attractive to younger families. Instead, it looks like lawmakers are poised to...

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#hoosiersky #indianataxes #propertytaxes #gop #econchat #taxes
Hicks Commentary: GOP says, ‘Hold my beer’ on incoherent tax plan - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks July 12, 2026 The 2027 state legislative…
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July 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM
aaronsojourner.org
I don't.

#NumbersDay mixes reporters, economists, & market analyst types talking real time econ.

Econ Reporters list gives a stream of content posted by reporters, not economists, but isn't discussion.
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We could try to market an EconChat or EconTalk or similar feed?
aaronsojourner.org Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · Nov 24
Another way to stay current is through economics reporters' accounts.

This list has almost 300 accounts, mostly focused on English language and the U.S.

Pin it & all the posts by those accounts will flow underneath its tab on your Home screen.
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November 26, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom News Lesson: Trump considers $10 billion bailout for farmers as tariffs disrupt the market

Ask students: Do you think it is a good idea for the federal government to bailout farmers?

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Trump considers $10 billion bailout for farmers as tariffs disrupt the market
Explore how past bailouts and trade wars affected farmers
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October 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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NEW! PBS @pbsnews.org News Hour Classroom Daily News Lesson: Is a bubble forming as AI investments drive economic growth?

Ask students: When have other tech-based bubbles burst and impacted the U.S. economy?

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Is a bubble forming as AI investments drive economic growth?
Learn about the economics behind a surge in investment in artificial intelligence
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August 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
thebrianarmstrong.substack.com
Trump’s tariffs are wreaking havoc on the US and global economies. But... what if they actually work?

It's unlikely, but I walk through the best-case scenarios (and why I’m still deeply skeptical) in my latest post.

#Tariffs #TradePolicy #Election2024 #EconChat
What If the Tariffs Work? Entertaining the Best-Case Scenarios of Trump’s Trade Strategy (With a Healthy Dose of Doubt)
Exploring the unlikely upside of Trump’s trade war—with clear eyes and a skeptical heart.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
indianacitizen.org
📰 Morning news roundup from around Indiana.

This one is from Free Press Indiana: expansion bringing high-speed internet to 123,000 Hoosier homes

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#hoosiersky #indianadevelopment #highspeedinternet #econchat
FREE PRESS INDIANA: expansion bringing high-speed internet to 123,000 Hoosier homes - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Greg Weaver FPI News July 16, 2026 For years, reliable high-speed internet has remained out of reach for thousands of rural Hoosiers. Students have struggled to complete homework online,…
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July 24, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Indiana is gifted with a large philanthropic community. However, its enormous contributions to the vitality of our state are mostly canceled out by outflows of profits to our monopoly hospitals.

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#hoosiersky #hospitals #monopolies #econchat #philanthropy
Hicks Commentary: The Anti-Philanthropy Monopolists of Indiana - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks May 10, 2026 Indiana is gifted with a large…
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May 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Just to make the case plainly: If you are a family who moves to Indiana and buys a home for $225,000, you’ll pay taxes on that investment until you die. If you invest $2 billion in a data center or wind turbines or a logistics...

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#hoosiersky #taxes #econchat
Hicks Commentary: Indiana’s Real Tax Problem - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks April 26, 2026 Indiana's state tax collections…
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April 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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It’s been a full year since President Donald Trump made his first big cuts to his tariffs. In many ways, the president is flailing to undo economic damage caused by his policies. The incessant TACOing is the trademark of...

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#nationalpolitics #tariffs #econchat
Hicks Commentary: The Remainder of Trump’s Term Will Be About Remedying Mistakes - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks April 19, 2026 It’s been a full year since…
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April 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
indianacitizen.org
I filled up my gas tank in Indiana last week at $4.29 per gallon. That would’ve cost me $4.95 per gallon if Gov. Mike Braun had not suspended Indiana’s excise (per gallon) tax and sales tax.

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#hoosiersky #gasprices #econchat #iranwar
Hicks Commentary: Summer gas woes likely leading to long-term problems - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks May 31, 2026 I filled up my gas tank in Indiana…
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June 1, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Many years ago, I was up for a job as an editorial writer for a newspaper on the West Coast.

It was in a city that was exploding with growth, much of which was fueled by massive investment from people fleeing Hong Kong...

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#hoosiersky #mikebraun #dei #econchat
Krull Commentary: Bad for business in Indiana - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com July 22, 2026 Many years ago, I was up for a job as an editorial writer for a newspaper on the West Coast. It was in a city that was exploding with growth, much of…
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July 24, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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As Democrats look forward to election season, I’d like to caution against looming policy mistakes lurking underneath what may be a very popular electoral position — the hatred of billionaires and corporations. A better target would be the systems...

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Hicks Commentary: On the Folly of Hating Billionaires - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks June 14, 2026 As Democrats look forward to…
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June 15, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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The value of the U.S. dollar dropped against most foreign currencies in late January, while dollar-denominated gold and silver prices rose by record rates. In normal times, this would dominate every news...

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#nationalpolitics #economy #econchat #debt #usdollar
Hicks Commentary: It’s Sell Off America Time Around the World - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks February 1, 2026 The value of the U.S. dollar…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM