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Prosperity is becoming increasingly concentrated as talent attracts talent and highly educated workers are moving to the same innovation centers.
When researchers have compared consumer purchases and politics, they've observed that what we buy can relate to whether we are a Democrat or a Republican.
Because 737 MAX demand from American and other airlines was large, grounding the plane has created huge flight disruptions.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from choice fatigue and Japanese malls to the 737 MAX.
In our Friday e-links for January 2020, I recommend a podcast on the unusual ascent of an NHL All Star, one on choice, and a new look at income inequality.
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.