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Happy Thursday: The US economy is booming. So why are economists worrying about a recession?

Dane Carlson
Dane Carlson
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Assorted Links Thursday
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The incredible logistics behind corn farming:


The US economy is booming. So why are economists worrying about a recession?: There is little sign that a recession is imminent. But sky-high demand and supply shortages are testing the economy’s limits.



Mexican factories gain in supply-chain revamps: Procurement bids to suppliers in Mexico are surging, says a tech firm that also sees purchasing from China slipping.


Number of US breweries, 1873 to 2021:

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