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Why is the price of an airport sandwich sky-high?

by Kristin Schwab and Sean McHenry
Aug 8, 2024
"The cost of running a business in the airport is actually really high," says Lora Kelley at The Atlantic.
Food prices at airports typically cost about 10% more than street prices. Above, a restaurant at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport.
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Why does a latte cost $4?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Dec 25, 2017
We dug into the costs and profits behind your delicious frothy drink.
It's not just coffee and milk. 
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What we pay for when we pay for a special investigation

by Eliza Mills
May 12, 2017
Taxpayers foot the bill for congressional and special counsel investigations, but where does the money go?
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The cost of banning all Muslims

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jun 14, 2016
Donald Trump's plan has a hefty price tag, in more ways than one.
 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Tampa Convention Center on June 11, 2016 in Tampa, Florida. 
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An Iran deal won't change oil market overnight

by Adam Allington
Apr 3, 2015
Even if sanctions are finally lifted, Iran faces barriers to rejoining the world oil market
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Want better government? Use cost-benefit analysis

by Sarah McCammon
Jul 29, 2013
Non-profits are working with state governments to increase use of cost-benefit analyses to learn whether programs and policies are worth it.
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An alternative to the college degree?

by Amy Scott
Jun 8, 2012
New kinds of credentials could offer a cheaper path to a good job.
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