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Economics
/ 5 years ago

5 Economic Concepts You Can Apply To Your Daily Life To Make Better Personal Finance Decisions

Manage your personal finances like an Economist.

By Angela Koo
Lifestyle
/ 5 years ago

Why Is Abalone Still (Relatively) So Expensive?

Despite a bumper harvest leading to lower prices this season, a can of abalone still costs around $30, with premium brands...

By Jeanne Mah
Lifestyle
/ 6 years ago

Freshly Explained: Why Abalone Is So Expensive?

An ordinary can of abalone costs $40. Premium brands charge as high as $80 for one abalone.

By Jeanne Mah
Economics
/ 6 years ago

Durian Prices Have Fallen: Why Are Dessert Shops Not Reducing The Prices Of Their Durian Desserts?

Why does your bowl of durian sago still cost $8 despite the fall in durian prices?

By Jeanne Mah
Lifestyle
/ 6 years ago

Why Do We Pay More For A&W In Singapore At Jewel Changi (Compared To Overseas)?

Have you wondered why Singaporeans are willing to stand in line for A&W at Changi Jewel? Here's why they do so,...

By Jeanne Mah
Life Hacks
/ 6 years ago

5 Sales Techniques That Companies Are Using To Trick You Into Spending More (That Actually Work)

If you’ve ever made an impulse buy, it's not (entirely) your fault. Companies are experts at using sales techniques to engineer...

By Vivian Yeong
Lifestyle
/ 7 years ago

Why Does Coca-Cola Light Cost More Than All The Other Coca-Cola Flavours?

Why are we paying more for Coca-Cola Light? The answer is a fascinating combination of economics, human psychology and branding.

By Lionel Loi
Economics
/ 7 years ago

If McGriddles Are Really So Popular, Why Did McDonald’s Remove It In The First Place?

The iconic McGriddles are back. But why were they gone in the first place?

By Dorothy Khong
Columns
/ 9 years ago

Why Is Popcorn So Expensive At Cinemas?

Should popcorn really be so expensive in the cinema?

By Timothy Ho

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