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FEEcast

The Foundation for Economic Education proudly presents our weekly show FEEcast, a lively and intelligent exploration of today’s most interesting stories and issues through the clarifying lens of econo... Read more

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Are Women Being Underpaid?

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‘Tis the season for holiday sales, so the FEEcasters discuss the economics of the products they’ve got their eyes on: ma... Read more

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