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Looking at ice cream demand can take us to tasters, to World War II, to Ben & Jerry, and to what we currently prefer.
With traditional chicken economics depending on larger birds, now, in the U.S. more of us want smaller tastier birds.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from indigenous people to investing decisions.
As we begin our April e-links, I recommend reading about a real and a fictitious scientist to see how brilliant women manage discrimination.
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.