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Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from Apple stock to lithium batteries.
In the first of our July e-links, I recommend a food podcast that is about a trip to France, Thomas Jefferson, and a talemted chef.
Reflecting the impact of a fast growing sport, pickleball economics takes us to a slew of unintended consequences.
Displaying the role of presidential food, Thomas Jefferson signaled American sophistication and science from his menu.
Watching competitive eating at the annual Nathan's contest, we need an economic explanation to understand the results.
Remembering that independence is not only politics, today we can also honor the economic independence that Alexander Hamilton created.
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.