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To our list of less traditional economic indicators like the men's underwear index, we can add the cranes that help to build our skyscrapers and stadiums.
By avoiding repugnant transactions like selling foie gras or human organs, we are eliminating the benefits of the market.
The Index of Economic Freedom is a handy source of data for judging whether or not a government has a laissez-faire philosophy.
To recline or not to recline an airplane seat is a problem for passengers and airlines because of pitch, profits, property rights, and your philosophy.
Whether looking at entrepreneurs who need venture capital funding, UPS drivers, or Walmart warehouse workers, we could see pregnancy discrimination.
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.