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Continuing with our November e-links, today we recommend a Steve Leavitt podcast that looks back and ahead to explain why some nations fail and others so not.
Looking at cost and benefit in 316 urban areas, a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that rather than taking city streets for granted, we should ponder the alternatives.
India's Unique Identification Program demonstrates the economic value of having a name you can prove belongs to you.
Looking at the mandatory and discretionary categories of federal spending, we can see why budget cutting has always been a daunting and unsuccessful task.
Looking at the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and its recent changes, we can also see some U.S. financial history.
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.