February 14, 2018
By identifying the decisions that men and women make while speed dating, we can see where they rank intelligence, attractiveness and ambition.
February 11, 2018
Looking at New York City real estate prices and the dogs that households own, we can see a correlation and a quirky economic indicator.
February 8, 2018
Whereas food inequality had been correlated to lack of availability and high prices, new research shows other reasons low income households eat more unhealthy food than those with more money.
December 20, 2017
While superstition tells us that babies born during the Year of the Dragon will have more success and power, economists look at human capital investment.
December 14, 2017
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December 4, 2017
When Venezuela's inflation rate entered the stratosphere, it created chaos that shifted the rhythm and rationality of daily life.
November 21, 2017
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November 15, 2017
By focusing on social norms that determine the division of labor at home and traditional workplace incentives, we can narrow the gender pay gap.
October 31, 2017
Although there is no such thing as a free reward, consumers rarely consider the rewards programs costs that they wind up paying.
October 22, 2017
For the next bite of a doughnut or the next try at a pumpkin slingshot, economist Alfred Marshall's marginal analysis helps you decide whether to say yes.