9/21/2020: Smuggled gasoline rescues Venezuelans - Deep-seafloor microbes 100 million years old

Today's Article: Smuggled gasoline rescues Venezuelans
From: MSN.com
Readability Score: 10.8

How does the most oil-rich country run out of oil? By manipulating the price system!

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Today's Alternate Article: Deep-seafloor microbes 100 million years old
Readability Score: 8.6 

5/27/2020: Brace yourselves for the return of the drive-in movie theater - A Simple Explanation of Wacky Oil Prices

Today's Article: Brace yourselves for the return of the drive-in movie theater
From: Timeout.com
Readability Score: 13.7

As everyone talks about a 'new normal,' some old-school activities are experiencing a rebirth, like milk deliveries and... drive-in movies? Discuss a plan to reinvigorate the movie industry while still practicing 'social distancing.' Then discuss creative destruction and the importance of economic flexibility with The Paradox of Progress.

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Readability Score: 8.0

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4/1/2020: Virus Delays Primary Season, States Weigh Expanding Absentee Voting - What We Need to Know About Oil

Today's Article: Virus Delays Primary Season, States Weigh Expanding Absentee Voting
From: NPR.org
Readability Score: 11.0

As states adjust to the new reality, many are considering allowing more absentee voting options. Is this a good or bad idea? Today's article examines some of the trade-offs-- and a few challenges might surprise you.

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Today's Alternate Article: What We Need to Know About Oil
Readability Score: 6.9

Today's econlife lesson, about oil, supply, demand, and pricing, has been specifically designed to be done by students at home. Special thanks to our partner, Elaine Schwartz, long-time teacher and founder of econlife.com. Get a dose of daily economics by visiting econlife.com.

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6/5/2018: Leapfrogs Singapore, Hong Kong to Win World’s Most Competitive Economy - Why are gas prices so high?

Today's Article: U.S. Leapfrogs Singapore, Hong Kong to Win World’s Most Competitive Economy
From: Bloomberg
Readability Score: 11.4

The U.S. dethroned Hong Kong to retake first place among the world’s most competitive economies, thanks to faster economic growth and a supportive atmosphere for scientific and technological innovation, according to annual rankings by the Switzerland-based IMD World Competitiveness Center.

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Readability Score: 7.9

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