June 24, 2019
In NYC and in Nantucket, Massachusetts, drivers respond to different incentives because Manhattan has traffic lights while Nantucket does not.
June 5, 2019
While electric vehicle subsidies create the incentives to buy more environmentally friendly vehicles, they might be targeting the wrong people.
June 4, 2019
Spending decisions from national, state and local government, and private businesses, will depend on accurate data from the 2020 decennial census.
May 2, 2019
In addition to its impact on the Great Depression, Smoot-Hawley occupies a special place in tariff history because of its impact on us.
March 26, 2019
Although some find it tough to find a constantly shifting political center and others say there might not be one, we all care about the same issues.
March 19, 2019
The Index of Economic Freedom is a handy source of data for judging whether or not a government has a laissez-faire philosophy.
March 4, 2019
Although the bailout of the Greek economy just ended, doubts remain about their ability to sustain their long-term debt obligations.
January 13, 2019
Whether looking at an art heist, government shutdown negotiations or a soccer shootout, game theory can explain people's behavior.
December 30, 2018
A look at the NASA shutdown reveals the massive human cost and the programs that are affected when an agency is suddenly unfunded.
December 12, 2018
November 30, 2018
Cities that benefit from the economic side of walking have a boost in productivity, better health, and more social interaction.
November 21, 2018
To become more accessible and accurate, a new kilogram has been developed that that is based on ideas rather than an object.