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When a marijuana edibles company tries to parody the name of a well known candy brand, it can expect to wind up in court.
Undergoing structural change, the 19th century British economy had the problem of factory workers that could not afford alarm clocks.
Especially evident during pandemic lockdowns, at home we have a chores gap that determines who does the housework.
Connecting economics, current events and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the chicken wing supply to gas shortages.
For this month's first three e-links, we recommend some learning and lots of pleasure through one big tech article and two mysteries.
An accidental innovation, Post-it Notes had a massive economic impact through the private and social returns that they created.
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.