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July 10, 2023
shrimp production
July 10, 2023
When a Shrimp Is About Something Bigger

While we are eating far more shrimp, Louisiana is producing far less because of the shrimp imports that cost much less.

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July 9, 2023
small inventions
July 9, 2023
When Our Performance Peaks

Identifying when we achieve our peak physical and mental performance, researchers present hope for almost every age group.

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July 8, 2023
economic news roundup
July 8, 2023
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Speed Eating to the First Foodie

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from Apple stock to lithium batteries.

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July 7, 2023
Friday's e-links
July 7, 2023
July 2023 Friday’s e-links: Thomas Jefferson’s Chef

In the first of our July e-links, I recommend a food podcast that is about a trip to France, Thomas Jefferson, and a talemted chef.

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July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023
The Unexpected Sides of Pickleball

Reflecting the impact of a fast growing sport, pickleball economics takes us to a slew of unintended consequences.

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July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023
The First Foodie

Displaying the role of presidential food, Thomas Jefferson signaled American sophistication and science from his menu.

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July 5, 2023
competitive eating
July 5, 2023
How to Gobble 62 Hot Dogs

Watching competitive eating at the annual Nathan's contest, we need an economic explanation to understand the results.

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July 4, 2023
economic indepencer and Alexander Hamilton's development plan
July 4, 2023
How Alexander Hamilton Gave Us Economic Independence

Remembering that independence is not only politics, today we can also honor the economic independence that Alexander Hamilton created.

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July 4, 2023
Economic News Roundup and Fourth of July
July 4, 2023
Econlife Quiz: Fourth of July

Enjoying cookouts, fireworks, parades, and fun community activities, Americans love to celebrate the Fourth of July. To mark the occasion, enjoy our latest Econlife Quiz: Fourth of July.

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