Why That Doggie in the Window Costs a Lot More Than You Think

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Economists Xavier Gabaix and David I. Laibson have coined the term shrouding, to describe the hidden fees that are charged for everything from hotel services to concert tickets.

Public Finance Activities, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Marketing procedures, User Taxes, Forecasts and trends, Marketing, Market trend/market analysis, Company marketing practices, User fees, Consumer goods, Truth-in-lending, Truth in lending

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Medicare Costs Are New Focus for Candidates

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Both Republicans and Democrats are trying to use health care as a campaign issue by blaming rising Medicare premiums and prescription drug costs on the opposition.

Government domestic functions, Pharmaceutical preparations, Pharmaceutical industry, Political aspects, Bush, George W., Medicare, Kerry, John F., Health policy

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Young Cell Users Rack Up Debt, One Dime Message at a Time

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The growing popularity of text-messaging is resulting in debt among young people who underestimated just how much the service can cost.

Radiotelephone communications, Cellular Mobile Radio Services, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Services information, Services, Cellular telephone services industry, Cellular telephone services, Verizon Wireless Inc., Wireless telecommunications service, Text messaging

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