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Whereas trhe U.S. givernment uses 11 leading economic indicators, others look at unexpected commodities.to predict a recession.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from an African pipeline to a Mississippi barge.
Our October e-links continue with a BBC climate podcast that I recemmend for its valuable content and interesting approach.
Like many fossil fuel projects, a new East African pipeline is controversial because of the tradeoffs it would create.
Our shared Halloween candy favorites demonstrate that red and blue states can agree on the sweeter parts of life.
About much more than music, the past history of vinyl records is about creative destruction while the present relates to a GDP headache.
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.