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Connecting economics, current events, and history, today's economic news roundup ranges from auto upkeep expenses to a holidays quiz.
As we begin our July e-links, I start with a film recommendation that relates to Iran, to feminism, and to a history of great books.
On this 2025 Independence Day, we can look back at the economic independence that Alexander Hamilton created.
While defense department pizza deliveries could indicate late night planning, it, like other anomalies, might reflect a false correlation.
Whether looking at the UK or the U.S., we find that sandwich taxes, depending on the definition of a sandwich, are unpredictable.
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.