The threats posed by giants like Amazon may have evolved since the days of Standard Oil, but our fears are similar. Naomi Lamoreaux of Yale University spoke with us about the history of US antitrust cases and how it can inform modern debates. #ResearchHighlight aeaweb.org/research/antit…

Good news for a change: nytimes.com/interactive/20… TL;DR: child mortality is falling globally, but not uniformly. Places experiencing economic growth saw the largest improvements, while those experiencing violence and political instability saw no improvement or decline.

California makes utilities like PG&E liable for fires caused by their equipment. But contractors face liability, too, if fires are traced to what they did or failed to do. And that is making it harder to get the insurance needed for the work. nyti.ms/2orcBCm

Should college athletes earn money from the use of their name, image, or likeness? California thinks so: wsj.com/articles/calif…

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Should Amazon be responsible for enforcing safety standards of other companies who use their platform to sell goods?

Weakest link theory provides strong claim to the economics Nobel: ft.com/content/a00a0c… via Financial Times

The first session of the Civil Discourse Project started off strong. We are looking forward to day two, next Monday (10/28). Come join us!

Per Axios, in the first two games of the World Series, more ads were aired for advocacy and corporate social responsibility than any other ad category. axios.com/advertisements…

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The Hayek Center will host the 2nd annual HERO Prize beginning on November 17th. The student group who best incorporates economic principles into their community outreach, international aid, or other charitable endeavor project will win $5000! Apply: Clemson.edu/business/hayek

Learn how to apply business principles to your community outreach and/or aid projects and win $5000!

Come see Professor Warren speak on the three stage life-cycle of Russian Trolls through the 2016 election! November 5th from 5-6pm in Watt 313.

The third session of our Civil Discourse Project is underway! Students are learning how to sell themselves to a potential employer with mock interviews. #ClemsonMeansBusiness #clemsonstudents

Interested in the data discussed in tonight’s Civil Discourse Project? Visit: statusofwomendata.org “Now that you know this a problem, you can be part of the solution.” -Lindsey Dixon

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Covid-19 Propelled Businesses Into the Future. Ready or Not. wsj.com/articles/covid…