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