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On the wrists of millions of girls and impacting millions of people, Swifty friendship bracelets has become much more then jewelry.
Seemingly simple as a 1.5°C temperature we do not want to exceed, global warming metrics can be much more complicated.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from global inequality to Girl Scout cookies.
Continuing with our February e-links, I suggest a book that combines the past and present through history, economics, and a compelling story..
A behavioral economist can explain why it is good marketing to have one of our favorite Girl Scout cookies temporarily disappear.
As economists would have predicted, looking at the US China trade war, we can see the negative impact on jobs and prices.
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.