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Americans leave a huge chunk of change at airport security checkpoints − here’s what it means for the debate over getting rid of pennies

Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Boston University

In 2022, passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport left behind $29,320.40 at security checkpoints.Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images

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