November 2, 2023
During the 1990s, fought with banana tariffs, the U.S. engaged in a war with the EU that the U.K. has continued.
October 28, 2023
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from airplane etiquette to haunted houses.
October 27, 2023
Whether looking at armrests or reclining rights, seat savers or window shades, airplane etiquette is unclear about what we temporarily "own."
October 26, 2023
Haunted house economics could make entrepreneurs hesitate when contemplating a new Halloween business venture.
October 24, 2023
Still very funny after 40 years, "Trading Places" reminds us of the Eddie Murphy Rule and why markets depend on information.
October 23, 2023
While India's rice export ban was supposed to help domestic consumers, the global impact rippled far beyond one country.
October 22, 2023
Looking at a century of supermarket history, we would see how, using carts, bar codes, and self checkout they tried to boost what we buy.
October 21, 2023
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from food spending to China's Belt and Road.
October 19, 2023
Sometimes shrinkflation is a more attractive alternative when sellers want to charge more but think they can hide it.
October 18, 2023
Although airlines say that speedy boarding is a priority, their incentives prevent them from ever achieving it.
October 16, 2023
Looking closely at food spending, we see that, based on where, when, age, income and eductaion, it will vary.
October 15, 2023
Called Taylornomics, the economic boost from Swift's Eras tour and the newly released movie of the tour ripples far beyond theaters.