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"The Last Tourist"

As tourism returns, can we make it more responsible?

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
May 19, 2022
"What does tourism do for this community? Has tourism contributed to a loss of biodiversity? These are questions that a tourist can ask irrespective of their budget," said sustainable travel consultant Judy Kepher-Gona.
"What does tourism do for this community? Has tourism contributed to a loss of biodiversity? These are questions that a tourist can ask irrespective of their budget," said sustainable travel consultant Judy Kepher-Gona.
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"The Last Tourist"

Tourism’s dark underbelly

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
May 5, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #101
“The Last Tourist,” available to stream for free on Kanopy and to rent or buy on several other platforms.
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"Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal"

The illusion of meritocracy

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Apr 28, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #100
A production still from the Netflix documentary "Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal."
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"Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal"

Prestige doesn’t always maximize the value of a degree

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Apr 21, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #99
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"Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal"

School counselor on navigating post-high school plans: “There are so many ways to approach this"

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
Apr 21, 2022
When the counselors at Sheboygan South High School in Wisconsin realized about 50% of their graduates weren't going to college, they put renewed focus on supporting alternative pathways for students.
There’s been a marked drop in college enrollment during the pandemic
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"Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal"

David's thoughts on "Operation Varsity Blues"

by David Brancaccio
Apr 15, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #98
Hoover Tower looms during a quiet morning at Stanford University.
Photo by Philip Pacheco/Getty Images
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The idea of college prestige, examined

Apr 14, 2022
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"Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal"

What is getting into a "top" college worth?

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Apr 7, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #97
For the month of April, Econ Extra Credit is inviting you to watch the film “Operation Varsity Blues,” available on Netflix.
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"The Donut King'

The big child labor exception

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Mar 31, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #95
A worker boxes donuts and pastries for a customer at The Donut Man inside Grand Central Market on March 11, 2022 in downtown Los Angeles, California.
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"The Donut King'

The constant grind of running a small business

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Mar 24, 2022
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #95
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