January 17, 2017
When our sugary drink consumption exceeds federal guidelines, we need to decide how much of a nudge we want from government to reduce what we drink.
January 14, 2017
Connecting economics, current events and history, our weekly roundup includes the cost of the minimum wage, a shorter workday and preserving a species.
January 13, 2017
Soon to start their hundredth year, Girl Scout cookie sales will include some new economics and cookies but what you get depends on where you live.
January 11, 2017
When a tiny bug stops a rancher from developing his land, the result is a clash between a government protecting an endangered species and private property.
January 9, 2017
Depending on its location, a supermarket's grocery shelf space can have a high or low value that will determine its product placement.
January 7, 2017
January 6, 2017
Suggesting luxury or freshness or just plain pleasing, sometimes product sounds can be an unforgettable competitive tool.
January 5, 2017
For some surprising reasons that contribute to the gender wage gap, there are relatively few women who are top earners in the U.S.
January 4, 2017
While working at home has become the focus of a new French law, the bigger issue could be how much new technology enables the firm to monitor our lives.
January 3, 2017
More than we realize, our economic behavior in a city is shaped by the urban planning that created the shape, the length and the width of the streets.
January 1, 2017
November 14, 2016
A surprise announcement on 11/8/16, demonetizing India's 500- and 1000-rupee notes meant most of the money in the country had to be swapped for new notes.