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Although we typically do not discuss climate change and sleep loss together, people are feeling the impact of elevated night temperatures.
In its October report, IMF economic projections display a world, fueled by the U.S. that is on the upswing.
Starting with a global perspective and then looking closer at Europe and the United States, we can see why gasoline prices vary.
Including some surprises in its 133 nation list, the 2024 Global Innovation Index names innovation leaders.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from China's slowdown to weight and wealth.
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.