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October 9, 2019
October 8, 2019
Looking back at gasoline prices that teenagers pay when they get their driver's license, we see an impact on their driving behavior.
October 7, 2019
Much more than if the McDonald's McRib were always available, its demand soars because of limited availability each year.
October 6, 2019
October 5, 2019
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from tipping behavior and missing jobs to airport navigation.
October 4, 2019
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.