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Economic lessons learned from Investopedia (and Ferris Bueller)

The Indicator from Planet Money

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Economic Cautionary Tales: The Smoot-Hawley Tariffs and Their Modern Echoes

This chapter explores the historical significance of the Smoot-Hawley tariffs and their unintended consequences during the Great Depression. It offers insights into modern economic challenges while referencing a clip from a 1986 film to illustrate its points.

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