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One might think that businessmen should easily understand the importance of trade. Those trying to encourage President-elect Donald Trump not to follow through on his protectionist threats certainly do so (“CEOs want Trump to reverse course on tariffs; he’s not budging”). Wall Street Journal, December 15, 2024). They seem to protect their freedom to trade, buy and sell goods (and services) as they wish. I believe that “businessman” has roughly the same meaning as “supplier” in economics. A person whose primary occupation is to provide goods and services to market demand (consumers or other businesses). These include business managers, business…

Workers dismantling mattresses.Thomas Lones Getty Images News | Getty ImagesConsumers in several states are paying to make the mattress industry more environmentally friendly, but could more states follow suit?Four states – California, Connecticut, Oregon and Rhode Island – currently charge a flat fee for mattresses and box springs that residents buy online or in-store.The retail fees, which range from $16 to about $23, help fund state recycling programs that divert used mattresses from landfills. This is part of a growing policy initiative to promote a circular economy for common household products, from plastic packaging to paper products and electronics.Personal Finance…

What Does A Good Marketer Do? This is a broad question with no definitive answer, as it depends on the industry and company’s needs. Some marketers may be required to focus heavily on B2B content marketing to increase a brand’s awareness and reach. Others may need to concentrate on social media and build a loyal and devoted following of like-minded professionals. To become a good marketer, you must develop certain soft and technical skills that help you tackle daily struggles and propel the business. Good marketing isn’t all about measuring results and creating graphs, though. It’s also about using your…

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Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Quantum Stock — Quantum stock plunged Monday morning following comments from Mark Zuckerberg, who echoed NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, that it will take at least a decade for quantum to become a “useful paradigm.” . Zuckerberg made the comments on Friday’s episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Rigetti Computing’s stock price fell 25%, and D-Wave Quantum fell about 16%. This was followed by IonQ, which fell 8%, and Quantum Computing, which fell 9%. Managed Care Stocks — Managed care stocks rose after the U.S. government proposed Friday to increase 2026 reimbursement…

Cloud development revolutionizes e-learning What exactly is cloud-based software development? Why is it a game-changer for e-learning? Let’s dive in! Understand cloud-based software development Definition and main features Cloud-based software development involves building applications and systems that leverage cloud computing technology. Unlike traditional methods of storing and working with software locally, cloud-based solutions are hosted on remote servers and accessed over the Internet. The main features are: ScalabilityEasily meet growing user demands. accessibilityAccess the platform anytime, anywhere, on any device. cost efficiencyPay-as-you-go model minimizes upfront investment. Differences from traditional software development So what’s the difference? Traditional software development typically relies…

0:37Intro. [Recording date: December 18, 2024.]Russ Roberts: Today is December 18th, 2024, and my guest is economist Mike Munger of Duke University. This is Mike’s 49th appearance on the program. He was last year in September talking about Bruno Leoni.Our topic for today is the [U.S.] Constitution, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE]–with the expectation it will be led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy–and I’m sure we’re going to get into many other things along the way.I want to remind listeners to go to EconTalk.org and vote for your favorite episodes of 2024.1:11Russ Roberts: Mike, I want to…

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This story is exempt from our Creative Commons license until March 14. Reporting Highlights The Ohio Model: Rarely seen letters show how the voucher movement started in the 1990s as a concealed effort to finance urban parochial schools and expanded to a much broader push. Helping the Affluent: An initiative promoted as a civil rights cause — helping poor kids — is increasingly funneling money to families who already easily afford private school tuition. The Voucher Deficit: Expanding…

There are once again proclamations that the political tide in Europe is turning against the empire, part of an anti-globalist wave toppling governments in Austria and Germany, and even reaching across the Atlantic to sweep away the likes of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve read this prediction. Evidence cited this time in Europe is the collapse of the Austrian government and possible ascendance of  the “right wing, pro-Putin” Herbert Kickl, setbacks for the globalists in Croatia elections, as well as billionaire Trump sidekick Elon Musk’s boosting of the Alternative for Germany. The fact…

In a world without clear collaboration, real estate agents who believe in the value of multiple listing services will take more persuasive action, an Intel survey of 3,000 U.S. consumers finds. It turns out. This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel, Inman’s data and research division, providing deep insight and market intelligence into the residential real estate and proptech businesses. Subscribe now. Real estate professionals are constantly striving to get their clients’ properties in front of more potential buyers, and they continue to primarily support industry regulations that require most properties to be listed on the MLS.…