Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the French debt to the U.S. housing shortage.
Starting our December e-links, I recommend a podcast and paper that provide the insight we need to evaluate public spending.
Although we "treasure what we measure," we should realize that all statistics, like the size of the U.S. housing shortage, are debatable.
Looking back to 2004 and looking ahead, the topic of EU expansion takes us to comparative advantage and growth.
Described a C02 on steroids, the methane emissions that come from cow burps will be taxed by Denmark in 2030.
Looking at the story of French debt, we can ask if the ending is inevitable or whether France can close its spending/revenue gap.
Looking at how much we earn and how we invest, we see that generational differences shape what we think we need.
Connectcing economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranged from Abraham Lincoln to a Big Mac.