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If we want to get a precise picture of the tariff impact, we can just count the drop in cargo containers entering U.S. ports.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from whale communication to gelato lids.
Continuing with our October e-links, today we recommend a much needed laugh from a Nobel Prize spoof at the Ig Nobel awards.
After more than a decade, economists might be able to solve the mystery of the Talenti gelato lids that refuse to unscrew.
Starting with berries, we can see how our food spending can depend on our children, our income, and our age.
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.