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Looking at an overview of Europe's economic problems, we can predict the future with considerable uncertainty.
A Mississippi River slowdown has created massive supply chain disruptions that have rippled far beyond the river.
Looking at trendy food takes us to South Korean tastes and the U.S. history of new foods coming and going.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from Netflix prices to pumpkin slingshots.
Our October e-links continue with a single article that relates to the much bigger issue of women taking charge without male interruptions.
Whereas fewer babies are born during recessions and major catastrophes, it appears we could have a pandemic baby boom surprise.
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.