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Providing many millions of small loaves of bread at below-market prices, Egypt takes us to a ripple of economic ideas far beyond food.
Invisible and yet in plain sight, vending machines at small shops can have a surprising impact on ramen prices in Japan.
With Coke and Pepsi traditional leaders in soda markets, Dr Pepper has waged a successful challenge against Pepsi.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, today's economic news roundup ranges from fare evasion and commuting time to measuring pay.
As we begin our June e-links, I recommend a page turner book that has none of the typical characteristics of stories that move quickly.
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.