December 25, 2017
Estimating Santa's salary is a specific task that takes us to the broader issue of whether the GDP should include unpaid work.
December 21, 2017
When we receive presents that disappoint us, gift giving creates deadweight loss that diminishes the economic boost from holiday spending.
November 22, 2017
Looking at our Thanksgiving meal through a turkey top ten list, you can see how economics is about so much more than money.
November 10, 2017
Because we retain smells longer than what we see and hear, hotel scents have become a branding tool that accompanies price and service.
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.
September 25, 2017
September 10, 2017
Including celery and pineapples, past and present culinary status symbols are examples of foods preferred by an elite group.
August 25, 2017
When Joey Chestnut guzzles 72 Nathan's hot dogs in 10 minutes, his competitive eating takes us to much more than food and entertainment.
July 18, 2017
The story of Yoplait's unsuccessful battle against a Greek Yogurt invasion is really about a war that old food brands are fighting.
July 6, 2017
Seeing the impact of French baguette deregulation, we can look back at the days when government guaranteed Paris's bread supply.
June 27, 2017
Like sparkling wine that is called Champagne and cheese that is Parmesan, Mexican tequila is legally protected, even with Desperados tequila-flavored beer.
June 26, 2017
