Category Archives: economics

7 Ways to Increase Airline Revenue: 3. Mandatory Flight Insurance

Posted on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 by Branson

This is the third in a series of 7 ways that airlines can increase revenue. Over the next several days, these gems will be revealed, one by one. And yes, if any major (or minor!) airlines are reading, I am … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Increase Airline Revenue: 2. Pay to Pee

Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 by Branson

This is the second in a series of 7 ways that airlines can increase revenue. Over the next several days, these gems will be revealed, one by one. And yes, if any major (or minor!) airlines are reading, I am … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Increase Airline Revenue: 1. The Fat Tax

Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 by Branson

Flying is always an experience. As I made my way to Philadelphia today to look for an apartment, I started thinking about airline revenues, since some airlines (ahem, Spirit Airlines) are charing for carry-on bags. As if charging for checked … Continue reading →

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April 15th: D-Day

Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 by Branson

If April showers bring May flowers, what do taxes made payable to the U.S. Federal Government due by April 15th bring? Though I don’t like to wax political, I found this wonderful piece in The Week, a magazine that compiles … Continue reading →

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Counting Coins

Posted on Saturday, April 3, 2010 by Branson

It seems like everyone who carries cash in his or her wallet always has a pocket or purse full of change. So, I wanted to figure out the smallest number of coins that could be carried while retaining the ability … Continue reading →

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