August 25, 2019
While the North Korean economy is centrally planned, the Choco Pie is a tiny example of the how a market system develops.
August 23, 2019
When the economy is starting to contract, we can take a look at a recession indicator in Elkhart, Indiana to forecast the future.
August 21, 2019
While states find it's tough to predict marijuana tax revenue, they can assume that higher rates will nudge consumers toward black markets.
August 15, 2019
Starting with Madonna's unclaimed money and forgotten savings bonds, we wind up with a map that ranks state fiscal health.
August 11, 2019
Looking at Italy's debt and beyond at the world, we can worry about massive borrowing that reflects a larger proportion of a country's GDP.
August 1, 2019
July 29, 2019
When economists focus on measuring happiness, they look at money and time and health and GDP for conclusions that might not be quantifiable.
July 26, 2019
Even influencing the kind of car we decide to buy, weather economics can have a surprising impact on the decisions we make as consumers.
July 23, 2019
Whether looking at a Shake Shack experiment, comparing countries, or focusing on education, we can see differences in the average workweek.
July 22, 2019
Since the official reports of China's economic slowdown have been questioned, we can use nighttime satellite images and some costume jewelry for answers.
July 19, 2019
In addition to disagreeing about the name of a new U.S. Space Force, lawmakers have a long list of military, bureaucratic, and fiscal decisions.
July 18, 2019
Rather than identifying pockets of poverty, recent income mobility research suggests policy makers focus on opportunity areas.