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Looking back at the Japanese economy and ahead at the United States, we can ask if we will have similar fiscal and monetary results.
Typical of the tradeoffs created by all decisions, wearing the face masks that prevent the spread of Covid can mean more plastic pollution.
Threatened by a rapidly spreading fungus, our banana supply will have to change or it will massively shrink.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from trade deals to country criteria.
For April's e-links, we look at an AP exam problem and podcasts that range from a movie analysis to the story of a deadly snakebite.
Looking at a recent African trade deal, we can debate the many sides of free trade.
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.