October 29, 2014
China might not fuel world economic growth if instead of a 7 percent real GDP growth rate forecast, we use a regression to the mean of 3.9 percent.
October 27, 2014
Because host countries for the Olympics and World Cup spend too much on new stadiums, their subsequent return on investment (ROI) is usually inadequate.
October 26, 2014
While a misery index shows a nation's inflation and unemployment rates, the eurozone's high unemployment might create disproportionate unhappiness.
October 21, 2014
New attitudes that value marriage less and new economics through which women have more pay and education and men work less have changed marriage markets.
October 16, 2014
With populations growing older in the developed world, their wellbeing might affect the GDP growth rate because of the expense of their care.
October 14, 2014
Like 19th century English coal, more efficient and cheap LED lights can mean people and businesses use it more because of the lower opportunity cost.
October 12, 2014
Since education creates positive externalities that fuel economic growth, understanding how to develop expertise through human capital formation is crucial.
October 5, 2014
Just like grading human capital, ranking college quality through a single number hides the subjectivity of the process.
October 2, 2014
Colorado's marijuana growers and dealers are wasting resources because banks and insurance companies will not act as their financial intermediaries.
September 28, 2014
Knowing about how and when creative people achieve optimal productivity is important because of the connection between human capital and economic growth.
September 24, 2014
Whether looking at the supply chain for a pencil or an iPhone 6, we see globalization because price system incentives create cooperation.
September 14, 2014
We need to raise the low U.S. savings rate with new incentives like a lottery on savings deposits because households and business investment need savings.