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Just like there is no such thing as a free lunch, buses cannot be free but the benefits could outweigh the costs.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from Artificial Intelligence to bulk buying.
We start our December e-links by recommending the podcasts and srticles from a journalist whose talents I have enjoyed for years.
Looking at pheasants and salmon through the lens of economic basics, we can see that economics is everywhere.

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.










