September 30, 2024
With Finland returning its giant pandas to China before a 15-year visit ends, we see that sometimes the tradeoff costs too much.
September 29, 2024
Rather than the burgers, we can look at fast food competition between Wendy's and McDonald's through their dairy treats.
September 28, 2024
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the Paris Olympics to African road building.
September 27, 2024
A new report from the Africa Finance Corporation details how Africa's rail, road, and air transportation infrastructure need strengthening.
September 22, 2024
Our pet spending sends a signal that relates to Covid, the family, and the GDP that is about a lot more than money.
September 21, 2024
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from a port strike to guns and butter.
September 20, 2024
With East Coast dockworkers threatening a port strike, their concerns take us to the job and cost dilemmas of automation.
September 19, 2024
Citing the gender pay gap, we can step back to see how women are constrained as they try to ascend the corporate ladder.
September 14, 2024
Connecting economics, current events, and wine, this week's economic new roundup ranges from tariffs and jobs to prediction markets.
September 11, 2024
September 10, 2024
Reflecting the "wisdom of a crowd," prediction markets can suggest who will win an election and what the candidates will say during a debate.
September 9, 2024
Looking at the pros and cons of tariffs, economists tend to oppose them while politicians tilt toward the positive side.