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Called superfakes, the handbags that are sold in counterfeit markets are a surprisingly large participant in world trade.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from future U.S. jobs to Lithuanian beer.
We begin our May 2023 e-links with a podcast that traces how the history of the restroom connects to marginalized groups.
Naming inflation rates, the euro area and the U.S. each proclaim one number but depending on your consumption basket, there are many.
Looking at 19th century finance and recent bank failures, the common theme is the meaning of speedier markets.
First looking at Germany and then at ten cities in Europe and Asia, we can see the potential of public transit.
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.