Today on Economics:
  How Pawnshops Work - Need a fast loan? Want to buy a TV for next to nothing? The pawnshop's the place, and what goes on in the storefront is only half the story. Learn all about the pawnbroking business.

  How Customs Works - If you’ve taken advantage of those “duty-free” shops in airports, you may think that “customs” is a convenient way to avoid sales tax. Well, it is, it isn’t, and it’s much, much more. Find out about customs.

  How Currency Works - When you hear the word "currency,” you probably think of the stuff in your wallet. But currency is more than that – it’s a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.

    
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