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Bow Wow & Meow The economics of pets and their owners

Computers Get Sentimental for Traders

Going the Extra Mile, er, Kilometer When it comes to our urban design and customs, it behooves Chicago to look at the ways of the world.

Charity Despair-ity Melissa Mares Stambor describes how a recession affects charitable giving.

Giving to the Tired, Poor and Huddled Masses Allen R. Sanderson analyzes the economics of philanthropy.

Emerging Markets Investing in India, China, Saudi Arabia and Eastern Europe

The Falling Value of the Dollar Deficit is source for concern

Risky Business Connecting Illinois Investments and Terrorism

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Barack Obama: Under the Lights The first-ever Barack Obama magazine cover

The Demise of the Toboggan Run Even if the snow does fall this season, there's no use anxiously anticipating a ride down a toboggan run. All toboggan slides in Cook County are closed indefinitely.

Gift Books for Econ Lovers Understanding economists and joining their conversations

And the Pursuit of Happiness Can money really buy happiness—or at least rent it?

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS Worthwhile Projects or Just More Puffery and Pork?