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In addition to Dr. Pepper and toilet paper, we now can place pepperoni shortages on a list of the products that have been hit by the pandemic.
Looking at a China trade deal update, we would see how the pandemic transformed China's obligations and the U.S. need for them.
When we use the alphabet to describe an economy recovery from the coronavirus, rather than an "L" or a "V," some economists now suggest a "K."
Trying to grasp our inadequate response to the spread of the coronavirus, we can look back at decades of decisions about pandemic preparedness.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from curbside cardboard and higher prices to Covid-19 tests.
For our August e-links, I recommend two very different and unforgettable podcasts--one that looks at female rage and the other about a rescue at sea.
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.