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Measuring Worth: Relative Worth Calculators And Data Sets, Leticia Camacho
Measuring Worth: Relative Worth Calculators And Data Sets, Leticia Camacho
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Measuring Worth was founded in 2006 by Lawrence Officer and Samuel Williamson (both, Univ. of Illinois at Chicago). They are also the founders of the Economic History Association's EH.net (CH, May'04, 41-5036). Measuring Worth explores alternative ways to compare and measure the relative worth of things. The site includes historical data on economic aggregates from the US, UK, and Australia, and to a lesser extent, Japan and China.
The Economy Of You: Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur And Recession-Proof Your Life, Leticia Camacho
The Economy Of You: Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur And Recession-Proof Your Life, Leticia Camacho
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Palmer, a senior editor and personal finance columnist for U.S. News & World Report, claims that, due to our uncertain economy, people need to find ways of earning income beyond their full-time jobs. The author believes that one of the biggest trends in business today is the microbusiness, and he posits that even small amounts of monthly earnings can make a huge impact on people's incomes over time.