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Looking at a Santa Top Ten list, we can see that he thinks economically when making most of his decisions.
While "The Economist" used traditional metrics to measure top economies, a closer look reveals facts that are not quite so predictable.
As the holidays approach and gift giving accelerates, economists explain why many of us will be disappointed.
Continuing with our December e-links, this week I recommend a wonderful New Yorker Magazine look at Argentina.
In addition to the traditional metrics that suggest the health of the economy, we can look at several unusual economic indicators.
Hello Everyone-
I’m Elaine.
Having been in the classroom for decades, written three books (and some of a fourth one), I like to think about economics everywhere all the time. Every day, I’ve added a blog to econlife—now it has been almost 14 years and more than 4,000 posts. I am delighted that you are here and hope we can have some economic fun together.