Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from giant vegetables to late German trains.
Continuing with our September e-links, and with ideal diversions from today's turmoil, we recommend a podcast from Outside/In.
When talent allocation shifts in skilled occupations, the impact on per person economic growth can be considerable.
While economics always takes us to the margin, the world of giant vegetables takes us to some sizable surprises.
For wages, hoping accurately to compare "apples to apples," we can go to McDonald's for a McWage and a BMPH (Big Mac Per Hour) Index.
Providing more insight, economists can use the determinants of demand to explain our response to rising food prices.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from chimpanzees to water views.