Some economists have said that happiness might be the only reason to host the Olympics once you consider the cost.
Now that music with words can accompany Olympic figure skating, there is less classical music, more hip-hop and Beyoncé, and some questions about intellectual property rights.
The future of North American lobster exports to the European Union was threatened when 32 "surly" reddish green lobsters were found in Scandinavian waters.
Thinking of the 2020 decennial census and a bird count on a South Australian beach, we can cite similar concerns about accuracy and well being.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, our weekly economic news roundup ranges from speed dating and road building to your dog's economic significance.
