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The economics of the US holiday tree industry

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

Peace, joy and profit margins: Retailers sell Christmas trees at a markup of up to 500%.Iuliia Bondar/Getty Images Plus

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The economics of the US holiday tree industry

Amid an Olympic boom, it’s risky timing to lift a ban on developers’ political donations

What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?

Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book

How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others

AI isn’t likely to wipe out all farming jobs – but it is changing who bears the risks

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

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