Whereas we moved from many time zones to four during the 19th century, now, with globalization, we should switch to coordinated universal time for everyone.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the spread of creative talent to limiting Shanghai's trash.
The four colors of Shanghai's trash-sorting bins make the new system look deceptively simple for households and businesses.
Comparing 2005 to 2017, we would see a spread in the geography of creative talent that could stimulate growth in stagnant U.S. regions.
The estimated impact of a federal minimum wage increase to $10, $12, or $15 will create a range of tradeoffs between jobs and earnings.
Ideal for considering Medicare For All, this Medicare update conveys six facts about Medicare enrollment, Medicare geography, and Medicare popularity.
Like people, autonomous vehicles will have moral dilemmas that require ethical decision-making but it could be tough deciding what is ethical.
Looking at manufacturing unemployment, we can ask if the Trade Adjustment Assistance program is one way to help workers adjust to a new economy.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from penalty kicks and free tuition to tortilla shortages.