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Nov 26

The Power of Defaults: How Small Changes Influence Big Decisions

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By Dhanesh Amin In today’s economy, consumers face a seemingly endless array of choices. Each of us makes about 35,000 decisions daily. These range from simple choices, like what to eat for breakfast, to complex ones involving relationships, finances, or work. However, due to limited time and energy, many decisions go completely unexamined, and consumers […]

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Nov 19

Opinion: The National Security Case for Measured Protectionism

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By Nathan Balis As former President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House in less than three months, United States trade policy appears poised for a dramatic shift toward protectionism. His proposals to set a 60% tariff on Chinese goods and a 10% to 20% blanket tariff on all imports promise to have severe […]

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