March 3, 2026
There is a way businesses that prefer not to wait for tariff refunds can get a "check" long before government sends the money.
February 19, 2026
Although movie theater popcorn is insanely expensive, for a slew of reasons, we happily munch on huge tubs during each visit.
January 30, 2026
Instead of enjoying a bountiful crop with record sales, European farmers are facing a slew of potato glut problems.
January 28, 2026
Whether looking at a purse, a watch, or a car, if the secondhand price is skyhigh (and falling), then luxury economics can explain why.
December 24, 2025
Gift giving wisdom from economists reveals that the value of the package and our message is not what we expect.
October 20, 2025
October 9, 2025
September 23, 2025
Providing more insight, economists can use the determinants of demand to explain our response to rising food prices.
July 11, 2025
July 9, 2025
Reflecting their understanding of diminishing marginal utility, Starbucks recently introduced its limited-time Firework Frappuccino.
June 27, 2025
Targeting cheaper housing, the rent policies of Austin, Texas and New York, New York have had different results.
June 11, 2025
Seeing the sharp rise on egg prices and now their fall, we can ask about the impact of the new bid flu flare-up.