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Our January e-links begin with a book that conveys the facts and stories we need to know as we decide what immigration policy should be.
I've selected several irresistible items from this year's CES (consumer electromics show) that might and might not shift our PP curves.
Whether enjoying free shipping or free chocolates, consumers have a similar response because of the word "free."
With the response to the war in Ukraine coinciding with the the need to reduce carbon emissions. France's climate indicators might change.
When its larger denomination bills suddenly became worthless in 2016, India's demonetization became a case study about the role of money.
Having made this year's New Year's resolutions, next, we can ask a behavioral economist about the best ways to stick to them.
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.