During the winter holidays, considering all of our gift giving decisions, we could listen to some economic advice.
The Subjective Side of Ranking Colleges
Hearing WSJ’s new college ranking criteria, we can still suggest that it is impossible to eliminate subjectivity.
Why Millions of People Decided to See a Movie a Day (at the theater)
Trying to encourage us to return to movie theaters, the movie packages that matter have had disastrous results.
Why Ukraine Cares About Wine Corks
For reasons that range from “being corked” to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the suppy of wine corks and screw tops has shifted.
Where the Reverse Supply Chain Takes Us
Returning a massive amount of goods annually, we have created a reverse supply chain that uses considertable land, labor, and capital.
When People Won’t Want Heavy Reading
Whether buying books by the pound or establishing a factory weight quota, the impact of the incentives will surprise you.
Why Airline Passengers Wear Fishing Vests
If you want to avoid a baggage fee, try a fly-fishing vest. Asked by WSJ’s reporters, travelers tell how to stuff the vest’s big and small pockets with swimsuits, pants, shoes, toothbrushes, underwear, a laptop, and snacks. Wearing a fishing…
The High Cost of Cheap Gas
Looking at Nigeria’s gas prices, we can see the costly impact of a subsidy and what happens when it is removed.
How Harry Styles Shifts Our Demand Curves
Seeing Harry Styles have a record setting 15 shows at Madison Square Garden, an economist would say it was all about his demand determinants.
What You Always Wanted To Know About Ice Cream
Looking at ice cream demand can take us to tasters, to World War II, to Ben & Jerry, and to what we currently prefer.