Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from rental movies to weight loss drugs.
Continuing with our August e-links, I recommend books that focus on Asian development and African development.
When comparing wages, a Big Mac and a Starbucks tall latte can come in handy as globally identical products.
Through the use of anchors that influence what consumers buy, retailers' pricing strategy can be more effective.
While gender norms encourage husbands to earn more than their wives, looking more closely reveals it's not that simple.
Knowing that millions of people taking weight loss drugs will be less hungry, food makers are working on new recipes.
Updating Mission 300, we can see the progress with African electrification made by the World Bank and the African Development Bank Group.
With federal spending having moved past $40 trillion, we can ask if the debt-to-GDP ratio has become too large.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from pork cutlet costs to coffee purchases.








