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Federally legalizing marijuana involves complexities that range from decriminalization to the impact of new taxes on businesses and states.
Looking at the world's most expensive cities, we can see why changes in the cost of living should concern us.
During two dates in December, we can worry about federal spending and debt and who won't get a check from the U.S. government.
When planners developed India's Great Himalayan National Park, they achieved their plans and some unintended consequences.
About much more than foliage, Christmas tree economics convey a message composed of the price increases that are rippling across the U.S.
Recent research indicates that Department of Transportation cost-benefit analysis for future transportation spending will be misleading.
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.