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Although momentum seems to be moving us toward the 4-day workweek, and recent studies support the shift, still, there are problems.
Deciding if plastic bag bans are effective, we can look at the upside and downside in New Jersey and several recent studies.
While the new SEC environmental disclosure rules detail companies' emissions reporting, standardization will be tough.
Seeing males dominate arts award nominees and beyond, we can ask how, where, and when inclusioon initiatives will make a difference.
Preparing for a trip to Mars, although most of us assume a technology focus, we are leavng out a crucial consideration.
When we "spring ahead" by an hour because of daylight saving time, solar time will offset the impact of the switch.
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.