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Reflecting the benefits of standardization, the random assignment of a domain for the URL of a small island became a massive moneymaker.
A close look at air travel delays reveals a massive cost that varies among all of the travelers and for the airlines.
Graded domestically and compared to other countries, the U.S. transportation infrastructure needs an uptick.
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from Federal Reserve independence to food waste.
Continuing with our August e-links, we conclude the month with a podcast recommendation that focuses on the U.S. Constitution.
With considerable debate and presidential disagreement, the Congress established Federal Reserve independence in 1935 and 1951.
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.