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More than the list we could take to the mall, we are influenced by the shopping nudges that stores use to boost our buying.
Called laissez-faire, Adam Smith's prescription for less government in the economy relates to an island with no traffic lights.
Alexander Hamilton gave us the economic independence that we also should have celebrated yesterday on July 4th.
Because of disappearing coupons, the people that spent the time to save the money no longer enjoy price discrimination.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from pricey pandas to chicken productivity.
Our July e-links begin with my recommendation that you read "Falling," the ideal diversion during summer days off.
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.