Concluding our March e-links, I suggest reading about a delightful innovation that is called the fish doorbell.
Daniel Kahneman Stories
Among his many behavioral economics insights, these Daniel Kahneman stories illustrate some of the wisdom he conveyed.
How a Bridge Collapse Affected Cars, Cruises, and Coal
While the length of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was just 1.6 miles, the cost of its collapse extended around the globe.
Where Populations Are Old and Young
Perhaps this Google Ngram says the world is aging? And yes, the U.S. is growing older: Old and Young Populations But so too is the world: Still, a closer look reveals how much our age varies: U.S. States At 45…
When and Where Higher Temperatures Elevate Food Prices
Thinking about the reasons that food prices rise, we can add a cause to our list that might get worse in the future.
The Unintended Consequence of a Garbage Ban
Although Jasper, Indiana’s garbage ban sounded ideal for the environment, it did have unintended consequences.
How the World’s Happiest Countries Are Not Entirely Happy
A close look at how we identify the world’s happiest countries reveals that happiness ranks could be misleading.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Small Households to Small Houses
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from feminist basketball to pricey chocolate.
March 2024 Friday’s e-links: Argentina’s 16-Year Bond Battle
Continuing with our March e-links, we recommend a podcast that is about a 16-year battle against Argentina.
How Caitlin Clark Economics Can Change the NCAA
As March Madness begins, we can keep an eye on Caitlin Clark economics as a phenomenon that can narrow the NCAA gender gap.