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Psst! We know the kids don’t want to hear “Back to School” talk, but sales tax holidays in some states can help parents and caretakers save money on school supplies. Some states even expand it further and offer tax-free shopping on a variety of items where shoppers of all ages can save. Saving money is…

Explaining why some countries grow rich while others remain poor requires knowing how — and when — institutions change. A large body of research argues that institutional change often occurs at critical junctures: moments when multiple institutional futures are possible, including a return to the status quo. Yet most empirical work examines critical junctures only…

Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, gives remarks during the launch of the “Fostering the Future Accounts” at the US Treasury Department in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is in the midst of a historic effort to tamp down long-term Treasury yields….

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