Looking at the psychology of spending, we can compare the difference between using cash and a tap or swipe.
When we compare a hypothgetical estimate of Santa's wages to BLS data for U.S. workers, we find the 2025 increase is similar.
Looking at Santa's delivery schedule, we see a gargantuan number of stops and lots of calories during a very short time.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from highway spending to tipping behavior.
Continuing with our December e-links, and starting with the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, we return to the topic of aging in Japan.
With insufficient highway funding revenue, the federal government has decided to allow new ways for us to pay for our roads.
Making economics more interesting and enjoyable, "Just Ask Jenna" takes everyday questions and turns them into simple, engaging explanations.
While we might be used to airlines' dynamic fare pricing, our response could be different at the supermarket.
From Oregon to the Netherlands, electrical grid stress is creating a different kind of stress among firms that need more power.