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We can look at the federal budget to see why the debt ceiling should be raised before debating federal spending tradeoffs.
At Chipotle or Panera Bread, we might see the carbon footprint food labels that are starting to proliferate.
Perhaps unaware of the criteria for the most functional currency, Nigeria's new money designers might not have solved its old problems.
Looking behind-the-scenes at women in film jobs, a NY Times critic cites progress from rather dismal figures.
Looking at our economic tailwinds and headwinds, we can ask if together they will create a soft landing rather than a recession.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the top airlines to the top jobs.
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.