June 12, 2021
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from cow face masks to airplane weights.
June 11, 2021
In addition to the human-elephant conflict, China's wandering herd of elephants takes us to all that they ate.
June 6, 2021
As a source of the world's methane, cow emissions have been a focus for researchers trying to reduce their burps.
June 5, 2021
June 4, 2021
Looking at grade inflation at colleges and universities, we can ask whether the increase can be compared to prices.
May 30, 2021
In the Epic v. Apple legal battle, the court may have to decide whether to upset the power that Apple has through its app store.
May 29, 2021
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from cannabis to cleaning to clocks.
May 25, 2021
When a marijuana edibles company tries to parody the name of a well known candy brand, it can expect to wind up in court.
May 24, 2021
Undergoing structural change, the 19th century British economy had the problem of factory workers that could not afford alarm clocks.
May 23, 2021
Especially evident during pandemic lockdowns, at home we have a chores gap that determines who does the housework.
May 22, 2021
Connecting economics, current events and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the chicken wing supply to gas shortages.
May 20, 2021
On the surface, rescheduling the Tokyo Olympics could sound manageable but looking at ticket refunds reveals the gargantuan costs.