April 9, 2020
Whereas toilet paper shortages have been in the news, the headlines could also have included surging egg demand, especially in Israel.
April 7, 2020
Looking more closely at the lockdown, we can identify the kinds of jobs that involve working remotely and where they are located.
April 6, 2020
While the wisdom of plastic bag bans have always been debatable, now with the coronavirus pandemic, there is another reason to reverse them.
April 5, 2020
From the growers through transport, roasters in the U.S. are concerned with the pandemic's impact on the coffee supply chain.
April 4, 2020
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from pasta stockpiling and medical product tariffs to cheap oil.
April 3, 2020
April 2, 2020
Because global household size ranges from single individuals to extended families, the impact of a lockdown will vary considerably.
April 1, 2020
In a virus economics survey through a University of Chicago forum, 41 economists expressed their opinion about policy issues.
March 30, 2020
Medical product shortages were the unintended consequence of the tariffs that were supposed to diminish our trade with China.
March 29, 2020
When nations try to guarantee their domestic medical equipment supply through trade restrictions, the policy could backfire.
March 28, 2020
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from reallocating restaurant food to spending more on marijuana.
March 26, 2020
Cancelling the 2020 Olympics, Japan made a decision that had countless hidden costs for athletes and many other individuals and businesses.