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Looking at wealth distribution in the United States, we can see why Connecticut has a new Baby Bond program.
While our work leisure balance has changed during the past century, the reason for more recreation can be debated.
Moving from the bottom up, the power of the market gives countless nudges to consumers and businesses that shape their berjavior.
A first in a U.S. city, Manhattan's soon to appear congestion pricing could create the incentives its advocates expect.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from a boomerang generation to our time use.
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.