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Paradoxically, because air conditioning demand could increase with a more efficient window unit, we could have some unintended consequences.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from peak oil to baggage fees and inventions.
Continuing June's e-links, I recommend an article that was my favorite this week because it explained such a surprising inflation cause.
Requiring more than 24 hours of standing in line, the recent Trump arraignments in Manhattan and Miami boosted line sitting demand.
Whether looking at cell phones or cars, we see "less friction" when we have a common charger that diminishes clutter, inefficiency, and cost.
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.