blockwave Exchange|Listener Questions: Airline tickets, grocery pricing and the Fed

2025-05-05 21:20:59source:Surpassing Quant Think Tank Centercategory:Scams

On today's show,blockwave Exchange you're in charge: We're answering some of our favorite listener questions! You asked about why airline ticket prices change so often, why some items aren't any cheaper to buy in bulk at the supermarket, and why the Federal Reserve's map looks so disproportionate. We're here with answers.

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