December 25, 2024
December 15, 2024
As the holidays approach and gift giving accelerates, economists explain why many of us will be disappointed.
November 18, 2024
Concerned with the mystery of a consumer economic disconnect, we look at why consumer sentiment fails to recognize robust GDP, inflation, employment, and equity data.
November 7, 2024
Looking at post election consumer spending, we can ask if winning party affiliation boosts an individual's spending.
November 5, 2024
When economists focus on measuring happiness, they look at marriage and money, gender and race, and much more.
October 25, 2024
With drugs making it easier for us to avoid obesity, we can ask if the link between more weight and less wealth for women will continue.
October 2, 2024
September 15, 2024
September 2, 2024
As a cash country, more than most other nations, Germany has to protect its ATMs from an increasing number of explosions.
August 4, 2024
Images from the Olympic medal ceremony show silver medal sadness while the gold and bronze winners are happy.
August 2, 2024
Looking at the Economist's EIU 2024 Index, we can see the world's most livable cities and the criteria that made them livable.
August 1, 2024
Through their consumer surveys, the Federal Reserve identifies how and where our forms of payment differ and why it matters.