Sung Won Sohn

Professor of Finance and Economics, Loyola Marymount University

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Many gas stations in LA are charging over $6 per gallon for regular unleaded gas. AAA says the national average is $4.86. Why are Southern Californians paying so much more?

$100 to fill gas tank in LA: Are oil companies taking advantage?

Many gas stations in LA are charging over $6 per gallon for regular unleaded gas. AAA says the national average is $4.86. Why are Southern Californians paying so much more?

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Barack Obama warned Donald Trump about trouble from North Korea, and his prediction is coming true.

Will President Trump's first foreign policy test be in Asia?

Barack Obama warned Donald Trump about trouble from North Korea, and his prediction is coming true.

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Billboards, radio ads and reminders by mail are urging California consumers to “Buy Now,” before the state sales tax goes up tomorrow by one cent on the dollar.  We look at tomorrow's…

How Will Increased Sales Tax Affect Car Sales in California?

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