February 13, 2020
With the progressive side of the Democratic Party in the news, defining socialism has become a political issue that we need to clarify.
February 11, 2020
Confirming the gender gap at the top, the NY Times Glass Ceiling Index compares the number of Fortune 500 female CEOs and Fortune 500 male CEOs named John.
February 10, 2020
Because saving Social Security takes us to a conflict between math and politics, the Congress has has a tough time selecting solutions.
February 8, 2020
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from Medicare for All and extinct languages to plastic bag fees.
February 5, 2020
Because Chicago first had a single use plastic bag ban and then replaced it with a single use plastic bag fee, researchers can compare the impact.
February 4, 2020
Knowing that healthcare spending is a big national and individual concern, we took a look at what economists believe about Medicare for All.
February 3, 2020
To diminish the city's noise pollution, Mumbai is experimenting with traffic lights that last longer when drivers honk too much.
February 2, 2020
While many of us think that restaurants sell us food, economists point out that they are actually renting space to diners for several hours.
February 1, 2020
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from coffee cup lids and Super Bowl ads to avocado consumption.
January 31, 2020
Avocado Hand, a malady related to guacamole preparation, will increase because of Super Bowl LIV and USMCA avocado consumption.
January 30, 2020
#TBT: For some economic history and a bit of fun, we can look at Apple 1984, the Sock Puppet, and other past Super Bowl ads.
January 29, 2020
