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The efficiency of outsourcing

November 19, 2021
Does the government save by hiring private contractors for publicly funded projects?
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Remittance rules

November 17, 2021
How has the internet changed local sales tax rates?
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Household job search

November 15, 2021
What causes the marital wage premium?
Research Highlights Article

Bye, local

November 12, 2021
Better intercity transportation spurred the decline of sole proprietorships in American cities at the turn of the 20th century.
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Sharing fake news

November 3, 2021
Overconfidence in detecting lies may be helping them spread.