July 24, 2019
With the depletion of the Highway Trust Fund, Congress needs to decide if its new funding sources will include a pay-by-the-mile tax that charges EVs.
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 21, 2019
July 20, 2019
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.
July 17, 2019
Whether it relates to coffee grounds or new clothing patterns, zero waste design can optimize economic efficiency in surprising ways.
July 16, 2019
July 15, 2019
With the west side of NYC having just had a power outage, we can ask if there will be a boost in the birth rate in nine months because of blackout babies.
July 14, 2019
Whereas we moved from many time zones to four during the 19th century, now, with globalization, we should switch to coordinated universal time for everyone.
July 13, 2019
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the spread of creative talent to limiting Shanghai's trash.