Peter Jacobsen
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EconomicsThinking on the margin, or why some pollution is better than none
An important aspect of economics is counting the costs of an action or purchase, and, on the flipside, also evaluating the benefit that could result….
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EconomicsTHERE’S NO FREE LUNCH – an economic principle Christian teens (& adults) need to know
Small revolutions in schooling are occurring across the world. From homeschooling to microschools, many parents find themselves wanting more for their children in terms of…
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EconomicsThe hidden tax of inflation
Prices are on the rise in many countries around the world. Price increases are measured by a statistic called inflation, which expresses the percent prices…
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EconomicsThe $15 minimum wage – good intentions are not enough
In the US, the latest COVID-19 relief package has re-awoken the debate on minimum wage increases, and that policy conversation is spilling over into Canada,…