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Making economics more interesting and enjoyable, "Just Ask Jenna" takes everyday questions and turns them into simple, engaging explanations.
Hearing about apple's research and development, we might think about a phone or tablet but we should also remember the fruit.
While they started with a good idea, two umbrella entrepreneurs also needed to figure out the right business model.
More competition or or more protection became an issue when a snackmaker wanted to eliminate a copycate product.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from cargo containers to reclining seats.
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.