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Concluding our November e-links, we recommend a rather frivolous podcast that focuses on the doodle dogs in our lives.
Asked to identify the fastest growing brands, we would be most accurate if we divided our response by income.
Reflecting an economic lens, a top ten list for Thanksgiving explains how we behave during the holiday meal.
Looking to control obesity and generate revenue in its new budget, the U.K. has expanded its sugary drink regulations with a Milkshake tax.
While Thanksgiving is about food and family in countless private homes, its public side relates to Presidents and Thanksgiving.
A close look at consumer spending can reveal what we purchase, who buys the most, and why we make our decisions.
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.