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Seeing that the Ever Forward is still stuck, its supply chain delays remind us of what we can expect during the coming year.
When gas prices affect the supply of gig drivers, they could also impact our breakfast and food deliveries.
Comparing national spending and taxes in the United States to other similar countries, we see big differences.
Even when air raid sirens send workers to shelters, still, a Ukraine grain mill continues producing its flour, pasta, and cookies.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from national happiness to elephant economics.
As our April e-links continue, we explain why the new Ken Burns documentary on Ben Franklin is about so much more than the past.
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.