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Whether looking at summer barbecues or gasoline prices, we need to compare spending and wages to see changes in our purchasing power.
Whether looking at money or the climate, because of one main item and then several smaller ones, our summer cookout costs have climbed.
Connecting economics, current events, and history this week's economic news roundup ranges from Trump tariffs to heat waves.
Continuing with our August e-links, I recommend a film whose focus I never thought would totally grab my attention.
Through six facts, we can see the negative impact of Trump tariffs ranges from the U.S. GDP to mid-size U.S. and Canadian businesses.
By naming heat waves, we could more effectively mitigate the impact of rising average global temperatures.
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.